All posts by LadyLively

  • What You Need to Know About Strokes

    Stroke is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, but a lack of awareness and resources hinder efforts to change that, the American Stroke Association says. “We must aggressively continue our efforts to reduce...

    • Posted May 12, 2018
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  • Arsenic and Rice: What You Need to Know

    There’s a danger lurking in rice and you won’t find it by reading labels. It’s the chemical arsenic. And the threat isn’t about immediate poisoning but rather that long-term exposure to small amounts can increase the risk...

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Alcohol, Tobacco Cause More Health Harm Than Illegal Drugs

    It’s smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol — and not taking illegal drugs — that pose the greatest risks to people’s health, a new international study contends. Researchers found that alcohol and tobacco use combined cost more than...

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 11, 2018

    More Illnesses in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs First Death Confirmed in DRC Ebola Outbreak

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Find Your Resting Heart Rate

    A normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, but this rate will be affected by a person’s stress, caffeine consumption, anxiety, hormones, medication and fitness level, the American Heart Association says. Your...

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: If Your Child Becomes Too Aggressive

    All children become aggressive now and then. But is your youngster prone to long or frequent outbursts? If so, it may be time to see a pediatrician, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Providing your child with...

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Hostile Teachers Take the Joy Out of Learning

    Teacher hostility can dampen students’ desire to learn and harm their grades. That’s the suggestion of a new study that included nearly 500 undergraduate students who watched either a lecture presented in a normal fashion or one...

    • Posted May 11, 2018
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  • Exercises for Chronic Health Conditions

    Exercise can help prevent many chronic illnesses as well as make it easier to manage health conditions, from diabetes to joint pain. In terms of prevention, aim for the recommended 150 minutes of exercise, like brisk walking...

    • Posted May 10, 2018
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  • Add Heart Check to Annual Ob-Gyn Visit, Experts Say

    A “well” visit to her ob-gyn can benefit a woman’s heart, two leading U.S. medical groups say. “As the leading health care providers for women, ob-gyns provide care that goes far beyond reproductive health and are in...

    • Posted May 10, 2018
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  • More Than 1 Day of First-Trimester Bleeding Ups Odds for Smaller Baby

    Some first-trimester bleeding occurs in up to 1 in every 4 pregnancies. Now, new research suggests that if bleeding extends beyond a day there could be implications for baby’s birth weight. The study involved more than 2,300...

    • Posted May 10, 2018
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