All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Understanding Blood Clots

    Blood clotting is the body’s way of preventing excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Typically, the body will dissolve the clot after the injury has healed, the American Society of Hematology says. But occasionally, a...

    • Posted December 14, 2018
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  • Surmounting That Fitness Plateau

    Just as there are diet plateaus, you can hit the wall with exercise, too — no longer seeing results from your efforts and then losing motivation. According to the experts at the American Council on Exercise, a...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • The Right Way to Fuel Up Before Workouts

    Mom was right when she said no swimming for an hour after lunch. Even though it takes energy to work out, it’s important that exercise doesn’t interfere with digestion. Like Goldilocks, you need just the right amount...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Anti-Opioid Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice

    A vaccine that might help combat the opioid epidemic has performed well in early animal testing, researchers report. The vaccine contains antibodies that are effective against several synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and the even deadlier carfentanil. Tests...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Intimacy: The Elusive Fountain of Youth?

    People seeking more satisfaction in their later years might find sex is the spice of life, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed survey data from nearly 6,900 older adults, average age 65, in England. The...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Holidays Hike Heart Attack Risk

    Whether it’s the stress of choosing the right gift, drinking and eating too much, or fighting with relatives about politics, the holidays can be hard on your heart. In fact, new research from Sweden found the odds...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2018

    More Cases in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Beef U.S. Embassy Staff in Cuba Had Inner Ear Damage: Study

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Comparing Different Diets

    Diets that stress calorie restriction versus those that stress fasting seem to be all the rage. But what’s the difference? With a calorie-restriction diet, you reduce the number of calories you typically consume in a day. This...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Health Tip: How Diet and Exercise Affect Cancer Risk

    Of course, you should quit smoking. But poor diet, being overweight and not getting enough exercise also are risk factors for developing cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Being overweight or obese raises your risk of cancers...

    • Posted December 13, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2018

    Some E-Cig Liquids Contain Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: FDA McDonald's to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Beef Jimmy Dean Sausage Links Recalled for Possible Metal Pieces

    • Posted December 12, 2018
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