All posts by LadyLively

  • Electrical Pulses May Ease Pain From ‘Slipped’ Disc

    A new treatment that aims electrical pulses at irritated nerves around the spinal cord appears effective at relieving chronic lower back pain and sciatica, a preliminary study suggests. The minimally invasive procedure, called image-guided pulsed radiofrequency, eased...

    • Posted November 29, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2017

    Fake Medicines in Poor Nations May Cause Tens of Thousands of Child Deaths a Year: WHO Computer-Challenged Doc, 84, Seeks Return of Medical License

    • Posted November 29, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Identifying Common Bladder Problems in Women

    Women may have a variety of bladder problems as they age. But many don’t seek help because they are embarrassed or believe their symptoms are a normal part of aging. Womenshealth.gov identifies these women’s symptoms that may...

    • Posted November 29, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Choose Healthier Snacks

    Not all snacks are bad for you, so it’s a good idea to avoid foods that are loaded with sugar and have virtually no nutritional value. The U.S. National Institute on Aging offers these healthier snack suggestions:...

    • Posted November 29, 2017
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  • Patients React Poorly When Docs Say ‘No’

    Patients used to see doctors as kindly-but-firm professionals — experts who knew what they were talking about and whose advice should be heeded, even if it wasn’t necessarily welcome. But these days, people have become demanding health...

    • Posted November 29, 2017
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  • How Fast-Food Cues Can Lead You to Overeat

    Before heading out to shop this holiday season, steel yourself for an onslaught of tempting aromas that might lure you into a fast-food restaurant. Food-related cues, like the smell of burgers or eye-catching menu displays, stimulate brain...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • Care for Caregivers

    Many of us will care for a parent at some point in our lives. If you’re shopping or cooking for Mom or taking Dad to doctor visits, you’re already a caregiver. Caregiving is often in addition to...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • This Weight-Loss Strategy May Not Help Your Knees

    Weight loss from dieting can slow the progression of knee arthritis in overweight people, according to a new study. But losing pounds from exercise alone will not help preserve those aging knees, the researchers found. Obesity is...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • Sniffing Out the Best Allergy Treatment

    Seasonal allergies make life miserable for millions of Americans. So, in a bid to ease some of that discomfort, experts from two leading groups of allergists created a task force that has just issued new practice guidelines...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Why Get a Cholesterol Test?

    Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty blood substance that your body needs to keep cells healthy. It’s produced by your liver and also is found in animal-based foods. There are two kinds of cholesterol: “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL)...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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