All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2018

    Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit's Public Schools China Withholding H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Samples From U.S.

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Find Activities You Enjoy

    Most people know that regular exercise and healthy eating can help you age better. But you may be surprised to learn that participating in activities you enjoy also can support healthy aging. Whether it’s traveling, taking in...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Keep Your Epileptic Child Safer

    Parents of a child with epilepsy may be preoccupied with keeping the child safe during the school day. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions: Develop an action plan so that teachers and...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice

    THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018Experiments in mice have shown that an implanted electronic device in the brain can detect — and deliver drugs to stop — impending epileptic seizures. Potentially, a similar device might help people with epilepsy,...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Low Back Pain? These Exercises May Help

    Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you love. But...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Even at Low Levels, Toxic Metals Put Heart at Serious Risk: Study

    Exposure to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and heart disease, researchers report. Their analysis of 37 studies that included nearly 350,000 people linked arsenic exposure...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Sleep Apnea Might Raise Odds for Painful Gout

    People with sleep apnea have higher chances of developing gout, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data on nearly 16,000 people with sleep apnea and more than 63,000 people without apnea who were followed for a median...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School

    The consequences of the opioid epidemic may be more far-reaching than thought. New research suggests that children who experience drug withdrawal after birth may be at risk of educational disabilities between the ages of 3 and 8....

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2018

    China Withholding H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Samples From U.S. New Missouri Law Dictates What Can be Called Meat Salmonella Outbreak in 4 States Linked to Kosher Chicken: CDC

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Treat Your Sty

    A sty is a swollen, painful bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid. Although it causes some discomfort, it typically isn’t serious and is easy to treat. A sty can produce discharge, tearing, crusting on...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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