All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Protecting Yourself From Sexual Assault

    No one can prevent all instances of sexual assault. But the U.S. Office on Women’s Health says there are things you can do to stay safer. Here are the agency’s suggestions: Get to know someone well before...

    • Posted October 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Know the Risk Factors for Lower Back Pain

    About 80 percent of Americans will have lower back pain at some point in their lives, the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke estimates. Lower back pain can range from a dull ache to a...

    • Posted October 11, 2018
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  • Here’s Another Good Reason to Not Pick Your Nose

    Your Mom told you not to do it, and new research confirms that nose-picking isn’t healthy for you or those around you. In a study involving 40 adults, British researchers found that the bacteria behind potentially lethal...

    • Posted October 11, 2018
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  • The Ideal Weight Makes for a Healthier Pregnancy

    If you’re overweight and thinking of starting a family, there’s compelling evidence that you should lose the excess pounds before you get pregnant. For starters, some health conditions associated with being overweight, like polycystic ovary syndrome (or...

    • Posted October 10, 2018
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  • Can Intermittent Fasting Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

    Occasional fasting may help control type 2 diabetes, a small Canadian study suggests. “The use of a therapeutic fasting regimen for treatment of is virtually unheard of,” said Dr. Jason Fung, of Scarborough Hospital,...

    • Posted October 10, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2018

    Trump to Sign Bills Lifting Drug Price 'Gag Orders' on Pharmacists

    • Posted October 10, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Migraines

    A migraine headache can be so painful that it prevents you from doing most daily activities. About 12 percent of Americans get frequent migraines, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. Sufferers are more likely to be...

    • Posted October 10, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child’s Handwriting

    A child who has trouble with handwriting may be at risk of developmental problems that could hinder the child’s ability to learn, the American Occupational Therapy Association says. An occupational therapist can evaluate the underlying components of...

    • Posted October 10, 2018
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  • Four Myths About Breast Cancer Debunked

    There are four common myths about breast cancer that can affect prevention and treatment of the most common type of cancer in American women, an oncologist says. The first is believing you’re not at risk because no...

    • Posted October 9, 2018
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  • Hey Home Exercisers, Sometimes Gym Classes Offer Added Benefits

    There’s nothing like the convenience of working out at home or going for a walk on your schedule. But taking classes at a gym or fitness center could hold some motivational magic for you. And you don’t...

    • Posted October 9, 2018
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