All posts by LadyLively

  • Tip the Scale in Your Favor

    Whether you track your diet efforts on paper or with an app, frequent and consistent self-monitoring contributes to success. However, one aspect of recordkeeping — how often to get on the scale — has been the subject...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • As Gun Violence Grows, U.S. Life Expectancy Drops

    Rising rates of gun-related deaths from violence and suicide have contributed to a drop in Americans’ life expectancy, a new study shows. In terms of life expectancy, gun-related violence has a greater impact on blacks, while suicide...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • More Green Space May Mean a Healthier Heart

    Living in a neighborhood with lots of greenery just might protect your ticker. “Our study shows that living in a neighborhood dense with trees, bushes and other green vegetation may be good for the health of your...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • New Chlamydia Test Offers Rapid Results

    A new test for chlamydia can provide results within 30 minutes, potentially speeding up the start of treatment, researchers say. The rapid test for the sexually transmitted disease (STD) means patients can receive treatment immediately, instead of...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • Drug Halves Tumor Recurrence for Women With a Common Breast Cancer

    For certain women with early stage breast cancer, a newer drug that combines an antibody with chemotherapy may cut the risk of disease recurrence in half, a new trial finds. The study focused on nearly 1,500 women...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 5, 2018

    Too Much Sleep May Bring Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Death: Study Rapid Test for Cancer Developed by Researchers New Drug Treats Dogs Scared by Loud Noises More Raw Beef Recalled Due to Salmonella: USDA

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Create a Reading-Friendly Home

    If you fill your home with plenty of reading material and read often to your kids, you are more likely to raise children with an enthusiasm for reading, the Nemours Foundation says. Nemours suggests how to create...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Manage Pain With Opioids

    Pain is the number one reason for why people visit the doctor, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) says. Opioids are often used to treat pain, but they are highly addictive. Every day, more than 100...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • World’s First Baby Born From Deceased Donor’s Transplanted Uterus

    The world’s first baby born to a woman who had a uterus transplant from a deceased donor shows that such transplants can be successful, Brazilian doctors say. The 6-pound baby girl was delivered by C-section to an...

    • Posted December 5, 2018
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  • Make Nice With Rice to Boost Your Diet

    If you love rice, you might be wondering how you can make it part of healthy meals. Whether you’re trying to drop pounds or stay at a healthy weight, some adjustments will let you keep it on...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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