All posts by LadyLively

  • No Link Between HPV Vaccine, Autoimmune Diseases: Study

    Immunizing girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn’t increase their risk for autoimmune diseases, according to new research from Canada. HPV is the world’s most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting up to 75 percent of sexually active people...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Heart Disease: Study

    When it comes to preventing heart disease, vitamin and mineral supplements are probably a waste of money, a new research review concludes. The findings, published May 28 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, largely...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • A Young Life Lost to High Insulin Prices

    Alec Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly before his 24th birthday. When he turned 26, he lost his health insurance. Less than a month later, he lost his life because he couldn’t afford the exorbitant...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Safe Driving Tips for Older Adults

    Driving can become more difficult as people age and their eyesight changes. It may be harder to read signs and to see in the dark or during blinding sunshine. The U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests these...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • Health Tip: What’s Up With Hiccups

    A hiccup is an involuntary movement of the diaphragm, followed by a quick close of the vocal cords, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. Typically coming in spurts, a hiccup may be triggered by: Eating too...

    • Posted May 29, 2018
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  • Some Great 50-Calorie Food Choices

    Tired of munching on carrot and celery sticks to stay on the diet track when your stomach starts growling? There are many options for nutritious and filling foods that contain just 50 calories. And yes, you’ll get...

    • Posted May 28, 2018
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  • Healthy Eating May Protect Her Hearing

    A healthy diet may reduce a woman’s risk of hearing loss, a new study finds. “We observed that those following an overall healthy diet had a lower risk of moderate or worse hearing loss,” said study first...

    • Posted May 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Pets Require Safety Precautions

    Having a four-legged friend around the house could make us happier, healthier and help us live longer. Research shows having a pet can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides. A cat, dog or other pet can also...

    • Posted May 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: How Working Parents Can Avoid Burnout

    When a parent works full time, it can be difficult to balance responsibilities at work and at home. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to ease the pressure of feeling overworked: Try to relax during the...

    • Posted May 28, 2018
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  • Expert Pointers for Avoiding Basketball Injuries

    Basketball provides a great full-body workout. But there are steps you should take to reduce your risk of knee, ankle and foot injuries, an orthopedic specialist says. In 2016, more than 60,500 people were treated for basketball-related...

    • Posted May 27, 2018
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