All posts by LadyLively

  • Tips for Choosing Frozen Fruits & Veggies

    Fruits and veggies are great ways to get important nutrients, try new tastes, and add low-calorie sides to your meals. When fresh isn’t available or affordable, frozen is a healthy option. Look for fresh-frozen fruits and vegetables...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • If You Suspect a Child Is Being Abused or Neglected, Report It

    You should alert authorities if you suspect a child is being hurt or is in danger, a child abuse expert says. The issue is in the spotlight with the recent arrest of David and Louise Turpin, the...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure May Mean Similar Trouble After Delivery

    Many women who develop severe pre-eclampsia during pregnancy have undetected high blood pressure in the year after they give birth, a Dutch study contends. Pre-eclampsia, which is the development of high blood pressure and elevated protein in...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • Could Your Colonoscopy Raise Your Risk for Appendicitis?

    A colonoscopy can save your life by detecting and removing colon cancer, but it might also trigger appendicitis, a new study suggests. Experts aren’t sure exactly why that happens, and, fortunately, it’s rare. And it shouldn’t stop...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Scarlet Fever

    Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial infection caused by “group a” streptococcus. There is no vaccine, and the disease is typically treated with a round of antibiotics. Possible symptoms to watch for are a...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: X-Ray Suggestions for Parents

    X-rays have led to countless improvements in diagnosing and treating broken bones and other conditions. But they’re not without risks. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says such risks are “small when compared to the benefits...

    • Posted February 5, 2018
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  • How to Protect Against Heart Disease

    Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, but there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself, a cardiologist says. “Heart disease kills hundreds of thousands of Americans each...

    • Posted February 4, 2018
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  • Good Deeds Soothe Stress

    If the constant stream of bad news from around the world gets to you, one psychiatrist suggests that helping others might make you feel better. “The sheer volume of stressful events occurring on a near-daily basis can...

    • Posted February 3, 2018
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  • Why It’s Great to Learn a Second Language

    Is learning a second language on your bucket list? Here’s compelling evidence to get started right away. Numerous studies at institutions, including Penn State, have found that learning a new language is great for brain health. It...

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • What Works Best to Keep Drivers With Dementia Off the Road

    Don’t count on physicians to keep drivers with dementia off the roads, a new study cautions. In-person license renewal and driver vision testing laws are more effective than mandatory doctor reporting of patients with dementia, researchers found....

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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