All posts by LadyLively

  • As Mammograms Became Widespread, Breast Tumor Size Shrank

    After American women began to adopt annual mammography screening in the 1980s, a very healthy thing happened: the average size of newly discovered breast tumors got smaller. That’s the finding from a new look at data on...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • More Bad Flu News: It May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

    Suffering a nasty bout of the flu or pneumonia is bad enough, but now research suggests it might also spell trouble for your heart. In a study of nearly 2,000 people in Scotland, those who had battled...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Help Your School Develop a Wellness Policy

    A wellness policy is a written document that helps guide a school’s approach to nutrition and physical activity. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests: Including nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages sold on...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Constipation

    Although constipation is more common in older adults, it can occur at any age. Potential causes for the condition include: diet that lacks fiber, insufficient exercise, misuse of laxatives, medical conditions, use of certain medications and an...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • AHA: Astronauts Need Extra Exercise and Calories in Space

    WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 (American Heart Association) — It takes physical activity to stay heart-healthy on Earth and even more to stay healthy in space. The lack of gravity in space causes hearts to slightly expand and...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • Breast Symptoms at Mammogram May Raise Future Cancer Risk

    Women with breast symptoms at a regular cancer screening are more likely to develop breast cancer before their next screening, a new study finds. The study included women who took part in the Finnish National Breast Cancer...

    • Posted March 22, 2018
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  • AHA: Lesbian and Gay Adults Should Take Heed of Their Heart Health

    WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more likely than heterosexuals to have poor cardiovascular health, according to preliminary findings from a new study. The study, presented Tuesday at the...

    • Posted March 21, 2018
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  • Wills & Living Wills

    No one likes to think about end-of-life issues, but it’s important for every adult to have a will, no matter their age. Writing out a will is the first step in what’s called estate planning — how...

    • Posted March 21, 2018
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  • Ice Cream That Melts in Your Mouth … Not on Your Hand

    Want smoother ice cream that’s also slower to melt? Scientists might have found a way to make that happen. The secret, they say: adding extract from the banana plant. “Our findings suggest that cellulose nanofibers extracted from...

    • Posted March 21, 2018
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  • Climate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.

    Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States. Heat waves — the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States — have increased in...

    • Posted March 21, 2018
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