All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Opioid Addiction Crisis Is Top Health Story of 2018

    The scourge of opioid addiction and related deaths cut through American society again in 2018, capturing headlines and making it the year’s top health story. Rates of opioid-linked fatal overdoses have nearly doubled over the past decade...

    • Posted December 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Caring for a Person With Alzheimer’s

    If you are caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, you may develop feelings of grief as the person starts to change, the Alzheimer’s Foundation says. There are five phases of grieving: denial, anger, guilt,...

    • Posted December 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Nail Changes to Take Seriously

    A change in your nails may be no cause for concern, but certain changes should be taken seriously, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The academy suggests visiting a dermatologist at the first sign of: A dark...

    • Posted December 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Metabolic Syndrome

    Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that signal a person’s increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association says. Symptoms may include high blood pressure, high fasting blood glucose, high cholesterol and...

    • Posted December 27, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor

    When you’re looking for a new doctor, find someone you feel comfortable talking with, the U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests. The agency offers these additional tips: Locate several doctors who meet your criteria. Read online reviews...

    • Posted December 27, 2018
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  • Follow the Mediterranean Diet for Weight Loss, Too

    When the 2015 U.S. Dietary Guidelines were released, they included details for following the Mediterranean-style diet. That’s the way of eating in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea and has been associated with many health benefits, from...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • Flexibility: A Must at Every Age

    Flexibility is a component of all types of movement — from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury. Yet flexibility training often gets lost in the shuffle or...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • The Secret Behind Chicken Soup’s Medical Magic

    Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief. But one dietitian can explain its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • Certain Birthmarks Warrant Quick Treatment, Pediatricians Say

    For common birthmarks, doctors should abandon the traditional wait-and-see approach, a leading group of pediatricians says. Instead, physicians should try to identify those that could cause scarring or medical problems and begin immediate treatment, according to a...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • Head to the Movies, Museums to Keep Depression at Bay

    Movies, the theater and other cultural events can help you fight the blues as you age. And the more you go, the less depressed you’ll be, new research suggests. The British study showed that older folks can...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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