All posts by LadyLively

  • The Benefits of Moving More

    In the battle of the bulge, it’s not just getting exercise that matters — what you do when you’re not formally working out counts, too. Research shows that even getting 30 minutes of focused exercise a day...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Unchecked Air Pollution a Death Sentence for Millions: Study

    Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this century, new research contends. That’s how many lives could be saved in 154 of the...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Another Downside of Weight Gain: Toenail Fungus

    Piling on pounds is bad for your health from head to toe. So say Korean researchers, who report that unhealthy weight gain ups a person’s odds for disfiguring toenail fungal infections. In fact, people who are statistically...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Even Short Bursts of Activity Can Boost Long-Term Health

    Simply climbing a single set of stairs, walking around the block or taking a three-minute jog can improve a middle-aged person’s health, even when such activity is spread across the day, new research suggests. After tracking the...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: March 23, 2018

    AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC Medical Costs May Trigger Fewer Bankruptcies Than Thought: Study More Cases of Breast Implant-Linked Cancer: FDA

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • 7 Household Items That May Fight Age Spots

    Age spots are small brown patches that can develop on your hands and face as you grow older. They can be caused by sun damage or changes in hormone levels. While there are more sophisticated and expensive...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Find the Best Places to Nap

    While napping can’t replace a good night’s sleep, it can offer a quick recharge in the midst of a busy day. The National Sleep Foundation says a nap shouldn’t be longer than 30 minutes, to prevent a...

    • Posted March 23, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: March 22, 2018

    AIDS Researcher Robert Redfield to Lead CDC Medical Costs May Trigger Few Bankruptcies Than Thought: Study More Cases of Breast Implant-Linked Cancer: FDA

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • The Top Calorie-Burning Exercises

    When you’re trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise. Exercise is also key to maintaining weight loss and being heart healthy, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health....

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • Tai Chi Beats Aerobics for Fibromyalgia Pain

    If you suffer from fibromyalgia, new research suggests tai chi might do more than aerobic exercise to ease your chronic pain. “Tai chi mind-body treatment results in similar or greater improvement in symptoms than aerobic exercise, the...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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