All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Prevent Drowsy Driving

    One in 25 U.S. drivers reports having fallen asleep while driving during the past month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The first step to prevention is recognizing the symptoms of driving drowsy, the...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • Pot May Alter Brain Function of Some With HIV

    Using marijuana when you have HIV could lead to problems with brain function if you also abuse alcohol or drugs, a new study finds. “People with HIV infection have many reasons to have cognitive dysfunction, from the...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • Arthritis No Longer Just a Disease of the Old

    More younger Americans experience the aches and pains of arthritis than once thought. Roughly 91 million adults had arthritis in 2015. But the most surprising fact was that nearly one-third of sufferers were aged 18 to 64,...

    • Posted November 28, 2017
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  • A Pantry Makeover for a Healthier Diet

    You know about buying no- and low-fat dairy and lean cuts of meat. But your pantry might also need a makeover to help you get the most nutrients from your foods and stick with a healthy diet...

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Memo to Doctors: Spit Out the Bad News

    Doctors, don’t be afraid to deliver bad news. Telling cancer patients the truth about their chances of survival does not harm a physician’s relationship with those people. It could even make it better, according to a new...

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Seeking Better Sleep? Here’s One Simple Step to Help

    Getting a better night’s shut-eye may be as easy as cracking open a bedroom window or door, a small new study suggests. Dutch researchers used high-tech methods to track the nighttime movements of 17 healthy volunteers over...

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2017

    Raw Milk From 'Udder Milk' Co. Poses Health Risk: CDC

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Seniors at Heightened Risk of Foodborne Illness

    If you’re 65 or older, your immune system probably is weaker than when you were younger, and you’re at higher risk of contracting foodborne illness. The foodsafety.gov website cites these specific changes among older people: The gastrointestinal...

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Health Tip: How to Clean a Breast Pump

    Women who use a breast pump should make sure the device is well cleaned to prevent contamination. Breast pumps are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency suggests how to clean the device: As...

    • Posted November 27, 2017
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  • Brush Up on Fall Allergies Before Tackling the Leaves

    Fall yardwork can stir up allergies, but there are ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups, an ear, nose and throat specialist says. “Know your triggers and avoid those triggers,” said Dr. Do-Yeon Cho, an assistant professor...

    • Posted November 26, 2017
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