All posts by LadyLively

  • How to Put Mass Shooting Tragedies in Perspective for Kids

    In the wake of yet another deadly school shooting in the United States, one health specialist offers advice on how to ease children’s fears about acts of terror and violence. Consider the child’s age and emotional maturity...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Pets Good Medicine for Those Battling Mental Ills

    Can the adoring gaze of a dog or the comforting purr of a cat be helpful to people with mental illness? Absolutely, new research suggests. Although furry companions won’t replace medications or therapy for mental health concerns,...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Hey Runners, Be Sure to Choose the Right Shoes

    The only equipment you really need to go running are running shoes. But choosing a pair can often feel like a shopping marathon. There’s no shortage of big box sporting goods stores, but ask the staff at...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Kids Who Need Sickle Cell Meds Don’t Always Get Them

    Less than a fifth of U.S. children with sickle cell anemia are getting the antibiotics that could save their lives, a new study finds. “Longstanding recommendations say children with sickle cell anemia should take antibiotics daily for...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • After Another Shooting Tragedy, ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits Urged for Schools

    Some of the 17 people killed Wednesday in the senseless Florida school shooting might have survived if their bleeding could have been stopped in time, experts say. Noting that it takes only 5 to 10 minutes for...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2018

    FDA Extends Use of Clot Retrieval Device

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Health Tip:Ski and Snowboard Safely With Your Kids

    Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to keep your family active during the cold winter months. But as with any winter activity, you should avoid prolonged exposure to the cold by scheduling breaks to go inside and...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Health Tip:Manage Stress

    It’s common to be frequently stressed. When faced with a stressful situation, according to the American Cancer Society, your pulse quickens, you breathe faster, your muscles tense and your brain uses more oxygen. If your stress lasts...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Could a Blood Thinner Actually Raise Stroke Risk for Some?

    Taking blood-thinning drugs is typically thought to ward off stroke in people with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. However, new research out of Britain hints — but cannot prove — that the drugs might actually raise...

    • Posted February 16, 2018
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  • Here’s to a Healthy Pregnancy

    Take good prenatal care of yourself and not only will you have a healthier baby, you’ll also lower his or her risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease later in life. First, you’ll want to...

    • Posted February 15, 2018
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