All posts by LadyLively

  • Despite California’s Warning Signs, Coffee Is Still Safe, Experts Say

    Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law. Last Wednesday, a Los Angeles judge ruled that coffee shops such as Starbucks or...

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • All That Overtime Could Be Killing You

    A 40-hour work week may sound like a vacation to those burning the midnight oil. But a study in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine shows that consistently surpassing this standard can be detrimental to your health....

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Older Americans Support Medical Marijuana: Poll

    While few older Americans have used medical marijuana, many support it under the right conditions, a new survey finds. The national poll of more than 2,000 people aged 50 to 80 found that only 6 percent said...

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: April 3, 2018

    'Condom Snorting Challenge' Another Dangerous Internet Fad: Doctors New Autism Drug Being Tested in U.S.-Wide Trial

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Treating Rosacea

    Rosacea is a common skin disease that causes a reddening of the skin, typically on the face. The disease may have differing symptoms, including sensitive skin or a thickening of the skin, resulting in a bumpy texture....

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Taming Bursitis

    Bursitis involves swelling of thebursa — a fluid-filled sac that cushions bone from muscles, tendons or skin. Bursitis often is caused by repetitive motion, so the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases recommends cushioning...

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Key Heart Risks Decline for Older Americans

    Older Americans dramatically reduced their risks for heart attack and stroke over a recent 20-year period, a new analysis finds. The likely reason: greater use of drugs to control cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as a...

    • Posted April 3, 2018
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  • Living Near Green Space May Make for a Healthier You

    Planning a move in the future? You might want to make sure there are parks nearby. Research suggests that people who live near parks and green space are happier and healthier. For instance, one study in the...

    • Posted April 2, 2018
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  • Abandoning Your Workouts May Bring on the Blues

    Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk. It might also make you vulnerable to depression, according to a review of studies....

    • Posted April 2, 2018
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  • Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk

    A baby’s risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they’re under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found. The finding shows the...

    • Posted April 2, 2018
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