All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: What Could Be Behind Achilles Tendinitis

    Achilles tendinitis, an inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, often develops from repetitive stress to the tendon when you work your body too hard. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons...

    • Posted March 20, 2018
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  • Diet Groups Can Spell Diet Success

    For some people, dieting is easier with emotional support. In fact, research done at the University of Pennsylvania concluded that participating in diet programs focused on behavior modification may be more effective than going it alone when...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • Wounded Combat Vets Face Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure

    U.S. war veterans who sustained severe combat wounds and have chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for high blood pressure, a new study says. The study included nearly 3,900 military veterans who had been...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • 1 in 3 Young Adults Ride With Impaired Drivers

    One-third of young adults in the United States have been in a vehicle with a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs, a new study finds. Riding with a marijuana-impaired driver was more common than riding with an...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • ‘Cutting,’ Self-Harm Greatly Raise Suicide Risk for Teens

    Young people treated for self-inflicted injuries face a far higher-than-average risk of suicide in the next year, a new study finds. Among teenagers and young adults diagnosed with a “self-harm” injury, the risk of suicide in the...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • Insurance Company Hurdles Burden Doctors, May Harm Patients

    The scenario may sound familiar: Your doctor sends your prescription electronically to the pharmacy, and you go to pick it up. Only you can’t, because the insurance company requires “prior authorization” for that particular medication. Now you’re...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Manage Political Stress

    Political change may be a source of stress and anxiety, research from the American Psychological Association confirms. About 2 in 3 Americans say concern about the future of their country is a cause of significant stress. Moreover,...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Quit Smoking

    Smoking is associated with 1 in 5 deaths in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The agency suggests these methods that may help you quit: Commit to quitting and get motivated...

    • Posted March 19, 2018
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  • Now’s the Time to Tackle Springtime Allergies

    With spring allergy season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say. “Bottom line, very few people suffer from the same allergies or symptoms,” Dr. Bradley Chipps,...

    • Posted March 17, 2018
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  • 5 Ways Out of an Exercise Rut

    Do you feel like you’re stuck in second gear when it comes to exercise? Maybe you just don’t experience the initial thrill of getting in shape anymore. Just as with dieting, it’s possible to hit a fitness...

    • Posted March 16, 2018
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