All posts by LadyLively

  • Mental Health and College Students

    There’s an adjustment period for almost every new college student — many young people have struggles balancing independence and a heavy workload. But there are some signs that suggest your young person needs more serious help than...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Few Americans Have Optimal ‘Metabolic Health’

    Only about one in eight American adults has what is known as good metabolic health, a new study finds. This is an “alarmingly low” rate, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Cost of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: $23,000 Annually Per Case

    About 630,000 babies worldwide are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) each year. They’ll need care averaging $23,000 annually, new research suggests. These children face a range of lifelong problems caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy,...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Most Americans Lie to Their Doctors

    As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor that could prove crucial to their health, a new study shows. Between 60 and 80 percent of people admit they avoid telling their...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Could Soaps, Shampoos Be Pushing Girls Into Early Puberty?

    Exposure to chemicals found in a wide array of personal care products has been linked to early puberty among girls, a new investigation warns. The issue centers on specific chemicals including phthalates, parabens and phenols. They’re found...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2018

    Cases of Polio-Like Illness Now at 134, But Season May Have Peaked

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: What Causes Memory Loss?

    Mild memory issues are common from time to time, especially as you age, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The agency says anything that affects the processes of thinking and learning can affect memory. It mentions...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: If You Feel Faint

    Typical symptoms of feeling faint include feeling lightheaded, dizzy, weak, nauseated and sweaty, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Fainting can be triggered by standing up too quickly, working or playing too hard in hot weather,...

    • Posted December 4, 2018
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  • Are You Married to Bickering?

    If you bicker a lot with your spouse, it could be because you’re running low on energy. Low energy translates to less self-control and a greater chance of aggression. The good news: A study published in the...

    • Posted December 3, 2018
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  • Marathons Can Tax Amateurs’ Hearts

    While completing a full marathon is a goal for many amateur runners, new research shows a shorter endurance race might put less strain on the heart. To gauge stress on the heart among 63 amateur runners after...

    • Posted December 3, 2018
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