All posts by LadyLively

  • Staying Young at Heart

    You’re only as old as you feel. It’s a common expression that has some science behind it, thanks to a study from University College London in England. The researchers set out to learn if people who feel...

    • Posted January 1, 2019
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  • Building Passion When You’re Not in Love With Your Job

    Here’s some career advice for the new year. Experts often suggest that people follow their passion when looking for work that they’ll feel enriched by. But sometimes you don’t have a choice and have to take a...

    • Posted January 1, 2019
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  • Mindfulness Can Help Tame Everyday Stress

    Being in tune with the present moment — called mindfulness — can relieve stress and make you an actor rather than a reactor, a wellness expert says. Focusing on what’s happening right now allows people to notice...

    • Posted January 1, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Risk Factors for Stroke in Kids

    Adult strokes are commonly caused by high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat and a hardening of the arteries. But these conditions are rare in children, the National Stroke Association says. Stroke can occur at any age. The...

    • Posted January 1, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Help Relieve Menstrual Pain

    Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common kind of menstrual pain, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. It is typically caused by an overabundance of chemicals produced by the uterus. These chemicals, called prostaglandins, trigger cramps when...

    • Posted January 1, 2019
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  • Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids

    When it comes to so-called good foods and bad foods, it’s pretty easy to separate a green salad from a piece of pie. But some healthy foods can become less beneficial for you simply because of the...

    • Posted December 31, 2018
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  • Alcohol May Be Sabotaging Your Diet

    Alcohol. It’s a fixture at New Year’s parties, but it’s also is a calorie guzzler — one drink can eat up 10 percent or more of a dieter’s daily allotment, depending on how fanciful the beverage is....

    • Posted December 31, 2018
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  • Keep Your Skin Glowing With Good Health in 2019

    One of your New Year’s resolutions should be to be good to your skin, and dermatologists have 10 ways to help. “All the stresses and excesses of the holidays can leave your skin in bad shape, which...

    • Posted December 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Caffeine

    Caffeine in limited amounts is OK for most people, but too much of the stimulant can be dangerous to your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The FDA adds: Caffeine is found in many foods,...

    • Posted December 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

    PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is a relatively new treatment for pain, the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine says. It has shown promise, the association says, for treating ailments including osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip and spine;...

    • Posted December 31, 2018
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