All posts by LadyLively

  • The ER or Urgent Care?

    Urgent care centers are popping up across the country as an option for medical treatment. But it’s important to know the differences between these facilities and your local hospital emergency department. The ER is for life-threatening situations,...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • When Kids Expect a Needle to Hurt, It Does

    When it comes to kids and medical procedures like needles, expectation is everything. If they think the shot will hurt, it probably will, a new study finds. On the flip side, if they’re coaxed not to expect...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Artificial Sweeteners Won’t Affect Your Blood Sugar: Study

    Can an artificially sweetened drink or food really satisfy your sweet tooth without raising your blood sugar levels? That depends on what’s in the food or drink, but a new review confirms that artificial sweeteners alone won’t...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 30, 2018

    Supreme Court Upholds Arkansas Abortion Pill Restrictions WHO 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Curbing Congo Ebola Outbreak

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Wise Words on Women’s Health

    May is Women’s Health Month. With that in mind, doctors are offering suggestions for steps that women can take to reduce their risk of diseases and safeguard their health, both physical and mental. Dr. Blanca Sckell is...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • ‘Markers’ of Alzheimer’s Don’t Doom You to Dementia

    (HealthDay News) — Even if you discover that you have the first biological signs of Alzheimer’s, you are not doomed to develop the crippling dementia, a new study suggests. “Just because you have amyloid in the...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Stay Fit at Work

    Sitting for long hours at a desk can lead to poor posture, lower-back pain and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The American Council on Exercise suggests how to combat the negative effects of too much...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Suggestions for Losing Weight

    Losing weight should be part of living a healthier lifestyle. The U.S. Office on Women’s Health says there are no quick, easy fixes for weight loss, and that the key is to focus on small, healthy changes...

    • Posted May 30, 2018
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  • Take Your Swim Workouts to the Next Level

    Swimming is a great way to stay in shape while having fun and without stressing your joints. If you’re ready to take your lap swimming to the next level, consider joining a masters swimming program. U.S. Masters...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • Thirsty Mosquitoes May Bite More in Droughts

    Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought. A new study found that while female mosquitoes need the protein in blood to lay eggs, they also bite you to stay hydrated. According to...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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