All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Get More Dietary Fiber

    Fiber — derived from plant-based foods — has a number of health benefits including aiding digestion, helping you feel fuller longer and helping to curb overeating, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Depending on your age...

    • Posted July 25, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Caffeine

    Many people won’t start the day without a cup of coffee. Caffeine, the stimulant found in coffee, isn’t harmful for most people who drink 400 milligrams (mg) or less each day, the U.S. National Library of Medicine...

    • Posted July 25, 2018
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  • For Dieters, More Protein Equals More Satisfaction

    If you feel less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, a protein boost just might be the answer. According to numerous studies, a diet with more protein than the typical 15 percent of calories will leave you...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Some Dogs Will Barrel Through Doors to Help Their Human

    Ever wonder what lengths your dog might go to if you were in trouble? New research suggests that depending on the dog, even doors can’t stand in the way of a rescue effort. And for those that...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Supportive Managers Key When a Worker Is Depressed

    Employees struggling with depression take less time off from work if they receive support and help from their managers, a new study suggests. Many people suffer depression at some point during their working lives. But they often...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • The Right Lighting Can Calm Alzheimer’s Patients

    Lighting that mimics natural night-day patterns might improve sleep and mood problems for Alzheimer’s patients living in nursing homes, new research suggests. The lighting intervention, designed to stimulate dementia patients’ circadian rhythm — which regulates sleep and...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Could Pot-Linked Drug Help Ease Agitation in Alzheimer’s?

    The active ingredient in pot that gets you high can calm agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, a small new study suggests. Canadian researchers found that a form of synthetic THC significantly decreased agitation in a...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 24, 2018

    Fukushima Fallout in Some California Wines: Study

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Using a Home Trampoline

    Home trampolines may be a fun way to get exercise, but they’re not without dangers, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Despite the academy’s warnings that home trampolines could lead to injuries from falls and attempted acrobatics,...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Antioxidants

    Antioxidants are substances in food that may delay or prevent some types of cell damage. Fruit and vegetables are prime sources of antioxidants, which include vitamin C, selenium and beta-carotene, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)...

    • Posted July 24, 2018
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