All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: Can Social Connection Aid Heart Health in African-American Community?

    WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — For black adults, connecting with neighbors could do much more than create a sense of community — it also might be good for their heart. A study presented...

    • Posted March 7, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 7, 2019

    Climate Change Management Worse Under Trump: Report Wisconsin Man Charged After Breaking Measles Quarantine Teen Who Defied Mom to Get Vaccinated Testifies Before Congress Sperm Retrieved From Brain Dead West Point Cadet Salmonella Spurs Recall of Sunstone Organics Kratom

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  • Health Tip: Prevent ACL Tears

    Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are nightmares for athletes. Depending on the severity of the tear, patients can expect surgery followed by more than a year of physical therapy. Most commonly, ACL tears are the result of...

    • Posted March 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Tooth Extraction Aftercare

    Tooth extractions can be painful, leaving patients sore and swollen for a few days post-surgery. Your dentist will likely provide instructions on aftercare, but the Oral Health Foundation offers general guidelines. After the surgery, people should: Brush...

    • Posted March 7, 2019
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  • The Right Way to Cook High-Antioxidant Veggies

    Foods high in antioxidants — like kale, broccoli and blueberries — could be your ticket to better health, as long as you don’t cook the nutrition out of them. Some like it hot, but not the delicate...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • How to Stay Close as a Couple Now That Baby Is Here

    There’s no doubt that a first baby changes the dynamic between spouses. Here are steps you can take to stay close. First, you need a creative plan to get some sleep. Beyond feeling tired, being sleep-deprived affects...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Study Urges Seniors to Get Moving to Live Longer

    Can you tell how long you’ll live? For seniors, how fit you are may offer a clearer forecast of life span than traditional markers such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking, a new study...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • NFL Players’ Enlarged Hearts May Harm Health for Decades

    “Athlete’s heart” — an enlarged heart created by intense physical training — is a common and often brushed-off condition within elite and professional sports. But a new study of National Football League players is raising concern about...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Low-Carb Diets Linked to Higher Odds for A-Fib

    Keto, Paleo, Atkins — there’s no shortage of low-carb diets to try, but new research suggests that over time, living low-carb can raise your risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, or a-fib. People who regularly...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the nasal spray medication esketamine — a relative of the club drug and anesthetic ketamine — for use against severe depression. Sold as Spravato, the fast-acting drug becomes...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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