All posts by LadyLively

  • A Few Tips to Make for a More Active You

    Most people today simply aren’t as active as people were decades ago. You can blame technology for some of that. The conveniences of modern living have taken away many chances to burn calories. Homes, office buildings and...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Alzheimer’s Stigma a Barrier to Prevention, Care: Survey

    Stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease may discourage Americans from learning about their risk and from joining clinical trials for potential new treatments, a small survey reveals. “We found that concerns about discrimination and overly harsh judgments about the...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Health Groups Sue FDA to Speed Review of E-Cigarettes

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision late last year to delay a review of electronic cigarettes and cigars is unlawful and a threat to public health, according to a lawsuit launched by seven medical and public...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Could Coffee Perk Up Your Heart Health?

    Besides staying alert, coffee lovers who drink more than three cups of java a day may lower their risk for clogged arteries, a new Brazilian study suggests. Scientists surveyed more than 4,400 residents of Sao Paulo about...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: March 28, 2018

    Rubber Duckies Swimming With Bacteria: Study

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Teach Your Kids Healthy Hair Habits

    Kids should learn healthy ways to take care of their hair at an early age, the American Academy of Dermatology says. The group offers this advice: Wet hair and scalp with warm water before using shampoo. Use...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Fruit and Vegetable Safety

    Raw fruit and vegetables provide vital nutrients and vitamins. But they may also harbor harmful germs, such as Salmonella andE. coli. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to select and store fruit and vegetables:...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • MRI Sheds New Light on Brain Networks Tied to Autism

    New research suggests that a special MRI technique can spot abnormal connections in the brains of preschoolers with autism. The discovery “may be a clue for future diagnosis and even for therapeutic intervention in preschool children with...

    • Posted March 28, 2018
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  • Finding the Willpower to Lose Weight

    Dieters sometimes chalk up their lack of weight-loss success to a lack of willpower. The truth about willpower, though, is that everyone has some. Research has shown that you wake up each day with a limited supply...

    • Posted March 27, 2018
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  • Reading With Your Toddler Boosts More Than Just Language Skills

    All those hours spent reading bedtime stories may pay off for you and your little ones beyond language and brain development: New research suggests it’s also good for social and behavioral skills. Evaluating prior studies on parent-child...

    • Posted March 27, 2018
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