All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: July 3, 2018

    Kentucky Cuts Vision and Dental Benefits For Up To 460,000 Medicaid Beneficiaries

    • Posted July 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding West Nile Virus

    West Nile Virus is an infection that is spread by mosquitoes, and is commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East. The virus made its way to the United States in 1999 and has been...

    • Posted July 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: If You Have an Abscess

    An abscess forms when germs enter the body through an open wound. An abscess often is raised and may feel warm and painful to the touch. The Nemours Foundation advises against popping, pushing, squeezing or touching an...

    • Posted July 3, 2018
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  • Working Overtime Could Raise Women’s Diabetes Risk

    Working lots of overtime may get you appreciation from the boss, but it might be bad for your health. New research suggests that women who clock 45 or more hours a week have a higher risk of...

    • Posted July 3, 2018
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  • Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation

    Before you head out for a sunny summer getaway, get familiar with the signs of heat-related illnesses. Once at your destination, build in time for your body to adjust to the climate. If you’re lounging by the...

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Vacation Bliss Doesn’t Linger for Tired, Stressed-Out Workers

    Taking time off reduces many workers’ stress and re-energizes them, but those benefits disappear once they’re on the job again, researchers say. Moreover, many people said they’re unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the...

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Sitting Tied to Raised Risk of Death From 14 Diseases

    Get up off of the couch: Sitting too much may kill you even if you exercise regularly. If you sit for six hours a day or more, your risk of dying early jumps 19 percent, compared with...

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 2, 2018

    Court Blocks Kentucky's Medicaid Work Rules Early Success in Artificial Ovary Research

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Use a Blood Thinner Safely

    More than 2 million people take a blood thinner regularly, the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says. The medication is prescribed to help prevent blood clots. They put you at greater risk of heart attack...

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Have a Fun and Safe Vacation

    Nothing can ruin a summer vacation faster than an unexpected trip to the hospital. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers these suggestions for a healthier vacation: Avoid tanning or spending too much time in the sun....

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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