All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Dec. 26, 2018

    Jennie-O Recalls 164,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey on Salmonella Fears

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Treating Chapped Lips

    Chapped lips often occur throughout winter, but there are things you can do to prevent them, the Mayo Clinic says. Here are the clinic’s suggestions: Before you go outside in cold weather, apply a lubricating lip cream...

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Whooping Cough

    Whooping cough is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, the Nemours Foundation says. The highly contagious infection, typically affecting children. can trigger coughing spells that can last more than a minute....

    • Posted December 26, 2018
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  • A Holiday Guide to Portion Sizes

    It’s not just a sign of the holiday season. Food servings have been getting supersized everywhere, from restaurants to grocery shelves. So it can be hard to know what a recommended portion size actually looks like anymore....

    • Posted December 25, 2018
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  • Building the Bonds of Friendship

    It’s well known that having friends plays a big part in our emotional and physical well-being. And while friendships make life more rewarding at every age, we’re now learning that as we get older, quality becomes more...

    • Posted December 25, 2018
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  • How to Handle Holiday Stressors

    While others are decking the halls, many people find the holidays trigger anxiety and depression. Stress can arise from financial strain, dealing with difficult relatives or trying to create the perfect holiday, said Michelle Martel, an associate...

    • Posted December 25, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Nosebleeds

    Since there are so many blood vessels in the nose and they are so close to the surface, they are relatively easy to injure and trigger a nosebleed, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Nosebleeds are most...

    • Posted December 25, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Strep Isn’t an Ordinary Sore Throat

    Most sore throats among infants, toddlers and preschoolers are caused by viral infections, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. No antibiotic should be given to treat this type of sore throat, since antibiotics only treat bacterial infections,...

    • Posted December 25, 2018
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  • A New Mom Shape-Up: Stroller Walking

    The exhaustion of a new baby can have negative fitness consequences as you lose the motivation to exercise and feel there’s no time to get to the gym. But not exercising actually worsens fatigue, makes it harder...

    • Posted December 24, 2018
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  • Take Time for ‘Me Time’

    Husband or wife, mom or dad, the demands on your time can be overwhelming. But even if there’s no end to your to-do list, securing some time for yourself is a must. While scheduling a mani-pedi or...

    • Posted December 24, 2018
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