All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Recognizing Lung Disease

    You shouldn’t ignore a nagging cough or mild wheeze. They could be symptoms of a lung disease, such as asthma, COPD or cancer, the American Lung Association says. Here are the association’s potential warning signs of lung...

    • Posted May 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Choosing the Appropriate Gym

    (HealthDay News) –If you are considering joining a gym, it is important to determine what you are looking for before you sign a contract. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission suggests: Planning a visit at a time you...

    • Posted May 2, 2018
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  • Ecstasy May Help Some PTSD Sufferers, but Safety Issues Remain

    People suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might find some relief by using the popular party drug ecstasy, a small study suggests. Technically, this synthetic drug is called 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA) and it alters mood and perception. When...

    • Posted May 2, 2018
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  • Rock Climbing Goes Mainstream for Exercise Buffs

    Rock climbing is no longer just for extreme sports athletes and thrill-seeking daredevils. With hundreds of indoor climbing facilities across the United States — plus climbing walls in local athletic clubs, sporting goods stores and even cruise...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • U.S. Air Quality Improvements Are Lagging

    After decades of progress, the United States has seen a slowdown in reductions of two major air pollutants, a new study finds. Researchers found that levels of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide — which contribute to the...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • Nearby Lightning Shut Down a Woman’s Brain Implant

    A European woman who needed an implanted brain device got an unwelcome side effect during a storm: Nearby lightning switched the device off. Experts say the phenomenon is likely rare, and the deep brain stimulator device worked...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • Even Living Near a Farm Might Help Prevent Allergies

    While allergists have long known that farm life helps prevent allergies in kids, new research shows the benefit might even extend to adults who live near a farm. The findings “are indicative of potentially beneficial health effects...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 1, 2018

    New CDC Director Requests and Receives Salary Cut VA Clinic Investigating Unsanitary Treatment Room George H.W. Bush to Remain in Hospital

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes During Sports

    Eye injuries are a leading cause of childhood blindness in the United States, the U.S. National Eye Institute says. Baseball, basketball, hockey, boxing, squash, fencing, racquetball and lacrosse are just some of the high-risk sports for eye...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Get Active

    Many people don’t get enough exercise. But a sedentary lifestyle has been linked to a host of physical and mental woes, from cancer to depression. The National Library of Medicine says an inactive lifestyle also is associated...

    • Posted May 1, 2018
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