All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: March 6, 2019

    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

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: UTI Warning Signs

    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that affects the urethra, bladder or kidney. Those who are pregnant or sexually active may be at a higher risk for UTIs. The American College of Physicians...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • An Outdoor Plan for Walking and Running

    Sweating it out on a treadmill is great, especially when the weather is bad. You might even be motivated by watching exciting vistas on an interactive panel. But to keep a walking or running routine from becoming...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • How Much Coffee Is OK?

    It seems as though every day brings a new study on the merits — or the risks — of coffee. So what’s the real scoop? If you like drinking coffee simply for the pleasure of it, Harvard...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Exercise Might Slow Colon Cancer’s Advance

    Exercise has countless benefits, even in small doses. And new research suggests the payoffs might extend to colon cancer patients. Short sessions of intense exercise may slow the growth of colon cancer, Australian researchers report. “We have...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Raw Dog Food Is Risky Business for Pet and Family Alike

    High levels of harmful bacteria found in many raw meat dog foods may be dangerous for more than just Fido, a new study suggests. Not only can these foods put a dog at risk, but people who...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Hot Cocoa May Ease the Fatigue of MS

    Fatigue can plague many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But a small new study suggests a soothing cup of hot cocoa may bring some relief. Like dark chocolate, cocoa is rich in flavonoids, which are abundant in...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Too Few Seniors Are Getting Their Memory Tested

    Most seniors expect their doctor to recommend testing of thinking and memory when it’s needed. But a new survey discovered that is rarely the case: Only one in seven seniors received a regular assessment for memory and...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 5, 2019

    Second Man HIV-Free After Stem Cell Transplant Heat Alerts May Come Too Late in Northern States Over 20 States to Fight Trump Administration Abortion Rule Social Media Companies Must Curb Spread of Vaccine Myths: AAP U.S Teen Who Defied Mother to...

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  • Health Tip: Stretches for Young Athletes

    Flexibility helps prevent injury. Young athletes should stretch muscles before and after playing a sport, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. After warming up with a brisk walk, the AAOS suggests these stretches: Forward and side...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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