All posts by LadyLively

  • Try Small ‘Bites’ to Get Kids to Exercise

    Kids take their cues from mom and dad, so it only makes sense to participate with them when teaching them the merits of exercise. Couch potato kids are a real concern. The College of New Jersey exercise...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Does Your Dog Really Understand You?

    Many dogs perk up at certain words, like “treat” or “squirrel.” But does Buddy really understand what you’re saying, or is he simply reacting to the excitement in your voice? Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta might...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Juul Drawing Lots of Teen Followers on Twitter

    Though the maker of Juul e-cigarettes has claimed its product is aimed at adult smokers trying to quit, almost a quarter of the company’s Twitter followers are under 18, a new study finds. And many of these...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Could Herpes Virus Help Cause Alzheimer’s?

    There’s growing evidence that the herpes virus responsible for cold sores also may cause Alzheimer’s disease, a new research paper contends. It’s been long known that herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) can been found in the brains...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: It’s Never Too Late to Exercise

    If you are middle aged and out of shape, it isn’t too late to get active and improve your health, the American Heart Association says. A study in the journal Circulation showed that heart stiffness — a...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Suggestions For Healthier Aging

    Many factors influence how we age, ranging from dietary choices and physical activity to health screenings and managing risk factors for disease. The U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests these steps to promote healthier aging: Get regular...

    • Posted October 19, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2018

    Sharp Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Rankings by 2040: Study Congo Ebola Outbreak Not a Global Emergency: WHO Salmonella Cases Linked to Raw Chicken Products Rises to 92 in 29 States: CDC

    • Posted October 18, 2018
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  • Protein-Packed Foods That Should Be Part of Your Diet

    Protein is key to your well-being and deserves a significant place in every diet. Knowing the best sources can boost your health as well as help you feel more satisfied on fewer calories. Seafood is an excellent...

    • Posted October 18, 2018
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  • Experts Sound Warning About ‘Baby Boxes’

    Cardboard baby boxes are gaining fans, but are they as safe as cribs and bassinets? Experts say no. Without supporting evidence, “the cardboard baby box should not be promoted as a safe sleeping space, but as only...

    • Posted October 18, 2018
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  • Common Drug Shows Promise Against Lymphedema

    Lisa Hanson was first diagnosed with the leg swelling and fluid retention of lymphedema when she was just 17. Now in her 40s, she reconciled herself to a lifetime of long pants, compression hose and a nightly,...

    • Posted October 18, 2018
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