All posts by LadyLively

  • It Really Is Better to Give Than Receive

    The joy of giving really does last longer than the joy of receiving, researchers report. Experiments with hundreds of participants found their happiness did not decrease, or decreased much slower, if they repeatedly gave small amounts of...

    • Posted December 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Kegel Exercise Tips

    Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, are a great way to improve and maintain bladder control, the National Association for Continence says. The exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor and may improve bladder leakage. The...

    • Posted December 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Toothbrushing Tips For Caregivers

    Proper oral hygiene allows people to enjoy food and prevent tooth loss and decay. It’s no less important if you’re caring for someone else. You may even be required to brush the teeth for that person. The...

    • Posted December 24, 2018
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  • Winter’s Many Challenges to Eye Health

    Dry, itchy eyes are a common problem in the winter and low humidity is a major reason, one ophthalmologist says. “On average, the humidity drops in the winter with the colder weather,” said Marissa Locy, an instructor...

    • Posted December 23, 2018
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  • Here’s to a Healthy Holiday Season

    Taking care of your health is one of the best gifts you can give yourself this holiday season, a medical expert suggests. “This festive time of year can be a lot of fun, but may also hurt...

    • Posted December 22, 2018
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  • Cross-Training for Fitness and Fun

    If you’re not yet familiar with the fitness approach called cross-training, it might sound like hard work. But it’s really just a way to add variety to your exercise routine by alternating activities. You’ll avoid boredom and...

    • Posted December 21, 2018
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  • Ways to Fit Pasta Into Your Diet

    Who doesn’t crave a big bowl of spaghetti every now and then? But then comes the question of how to fit it into a smart diet plan. The answer is portion control. On average, one cup of...

    • Posted December 21, 2018
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  • FDA Warns Companies on Dangerous, Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments

    After infections tied to unapproved stem cell treatments sent 12 people to hospital this past year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued a stern warning about the products. “The letters we’re issuing today to...

    • Posted December 21, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2018

    FDA Announces Safety Monitoring Measures for Essure Birth Control Device Wegmans Recalls Stir-Fry Mixes Altria/Juul Partnership Concerns Anti-Tobacco Groups Deadly Marburg Virus Found in West African Bats

    • Posted December 21, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent a Finger Infection

    Paronychia is an infection of the skin around a fingernail that can be red, inflamed and occasionally produce pus. Most cases can be treated at home, the Nemours Foundation says. The infection typically emerges after the skin...

    • Posted December 21, 2018
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