All posts by LadyLively

  • Dog Bites More Common for Anxious People

    Maybe there’s some truth in the long-standing belief that dogs can sense fear in a human. According to a new British study, anxious people may be at increased risk for dog bites. The finding came from a...

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Super Bowl Snacks That Don’t Put Health on the Sidelines

    Super Bowl Sunday is synonymous with greasy chicken wings, calorie-laden chili, salty potato chips and sugary brownies — but experts say there’s no reason you can’t enjoy tasty fare without sending your body into a nutritional tailspin....

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Just How Bad Is This Flu Season? Experts Weigh In

    The United States is in the grip of a tough flu season, no doubt. It might seem as if every other person you know has fallen prey to influenza. Actually, though, health experts say this flu season...

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 2, 2018

    CDC Slashes Budget for International Disease Outbreaks U.K. Clinic Gets Okay to Make Babies With DNA From 3 People

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Manage Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder

    Many people, the far majority of them blind, have non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder (Non-24), which affects the circadian rhythm. This means their bodies don’t properly prepare for sleep while it’s dark outside and for wakefulness while it’s...

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Set New Milestones for Exercise Motivation

    A goal like having a flat stomach may give you the initial impetus to start exercising, but may not be enough to keep you on track. For that you need “intrinsic motivation” — being motivated from within...

    • Posted February 1, 2018
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  • Fit Kids Have Healthier Lungs as Adults: Study

    Yet another reason to get your child off the couch: Fit children have healthier lungs later, new research suggests. “This study shows that children who are physically fit go on to have better lung function as young...

    • Posted February 1, 2018
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  • Take a Stand on Getting Slimmer, Healthier

    You may not want to sit down for this. New research finds the mere act of standing burns more calories over time compared to sitting, and anyone bent on weight loss may want to remain upright a...

    • Posted February 1, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2018

    Pharmacist Involved in Deadly Meningitis Outbreak Receives 8-Year Jail Term CDC Director Resigns Due to Financial Conflicts

    • Posted February 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prepare for Your First Podiatrist Visit

    Before you visit a podiatrist for the first time, it’s helpful to prepare a list of helpful information, questions and any special equipment. The American Podiatric Medical Association suggests including: A list of any symptoms, all medications...

    • Posted February 1, 2018
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