All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Sleep Deficiency

    You probably have sleep deficiency if you don’t get enough sleep in general, you sleep at the wrong time of day or you don’t fall asleep normally or stay asleep, the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood...

    • Posted February 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Put Your Obese Dog on a Diet

    Being overweight isn’t just an issue for people. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention says more than half of all dogs are overweight. A dog that weighs too much is at greater risk of osteoarthritis, high blood...

    • Posted February 8, 2019
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  • Cutting Calories Can Boost Your Sex Life and Your Sleep

    The benefits of eating fewer calories may go far beyond losing weight. Three decades of animal studies have found that eating fewer calories can extend lifespan and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even some cancers....

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • The Reality of Watching Reality TV

    When it comes to analyzing the effects of watching reality TV, well, it’s complicated. While some see these shows as a brief escape from daily life, they can have negative effects on some viewers, including impressionable teens....

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Dangerous Bacteria May Lurk in Hospital Sinks

    Hospital germ detectives say the sinks next to toilets in patient rooms may harbor potentially dangerous bacteria. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin checked a large Wisconsin hospital for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase. KPC is a type...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • As U.S. Measles Outbreaks Spread, Why Does ‘Anti-Vax’ Movement Persist?

    Measles outbreaks across the United States — including one in Washington state where 50 cases have now been identified — have again shone the spotlight on parents who resist getting kids vaccinated. These outbreaks are a clear...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2019

    New Cases of Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Surface Ozzy Osbourne in Hospital for Flu-Related Complications Evidence for Climate Change Strengthens, With 2018 4th Warmest Year on Record

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Becoming a Step Parent

    If step-parenthood is in your future, there may be pending bumps in the road between you and your new spouse, your younger children and the children’s other parent. The Nemours Foundation suggests these steps toward an easier...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Talk to Your Kids Early About Alcohol Use

    You should speak with your children while they’re younger about the dangers of alcohol use and abuse, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests. Alcohol is the substance most frequently abused by teens, and leads to the greatest...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Strengthen Your Deltoids to Help Prevent Shoulder Injuries

    Two out of every three people will experience a shoulder injury or problem at some point in their lives. One reason: When it comes to training, the anterior, or front, deltoid muscle gets almost all the attention,...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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