All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Menstrual Migraines

    Cramps are a better-known symptom of a woman’s period, but about 20 percent of women are also prone to migraine headaches during menstruation. The Office on Women’s Health suggests seeing a doctor if you have any of...

    • Posted February 22, 2018
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  • Home Routines Can Boost a Child’s Readiness for School

    The first day of preschool is a milestone in a child’s life. And parents can help prepare kids for this momentous occasion with everyday family routines that create a nurturing home environment. According to researchers at Albert...

    • Posted February 21, 2018
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  • Drug That Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Won’t Help ‘Regular’ Arthritis

    A malaria drug that’s also shown effectiveness against rheumatoid arthritis pain has failed to help people with the more common form of arthritis, new research shows. The drug is called Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine), explained one expert who wasn’t...

    • Posted February 21, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2018

    Billy Graham Dead at Age 99 Treatment for Severe Peanut Allergy Shows Promise in Company Study

    • Posted February 21, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Palliative Care

    Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of life and help manage the symptoms of a serious iilness, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says. The focus is on keeping a person comfortable and happy, and...

    • Posted February 21, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prepare Shredded Meat in a Slow Cooker

    Shredded meat and poultry are a great start to a wide range of meals, from chili to Mexican dishes. But it’s important to prepare the meat safely to avoid foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Health and...

    • Posted February 21, 2018
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  • How to Maintain That Weight Loss

    If you’ve been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the first place. In fact, many people feel that dieting is easier and...

    • Posted February 20, 2018
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  • Fatal Opioid ODs Drop for People Treated While Jailed

    An opioid addiction treatment program for Rhode Island prison inmates appears to have significantly reduced overdose deaths among those who are released, researchers say. The program screens all inmates for opioid addiction and provides medications to treat...

    • Posted February 20, 2018
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  • Tobacco Kills, No Matter How It’s Smoked: Study

    Smokers who think cigars or pipes are somehow safer than cigarettes may want to think again, new research indicates. The study tracked the health and habits of more than 357,000 Americans from 1985 to 2011. It found...

    • Posted February 20, 2018
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  • Flu Shot During Pregnancy Poses No Harm to Baby

    There’s some good news for expecting moms who are trying to weather a brutal flu season — a new study shows that getting the flu vaccine during pregnancy causes no harm to newborns. Researchers reviewed records on...

    • Posted February 20, 2018
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