All posts by LadyLively

  • What Really Works to Fight a Stubborn Cough?

    If you’re looking for a cough remedy this cold season, you might be out of luck. Nothing has been proven to work that well, according to a new report from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)....

    • Posted November 8, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2017

    Maine Voters Support Medicaid Expansion Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sets New Record

    • Posted November 8, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Germs at the Doctor’s Office

    The last place you should fear getting sick is in a doctor’s waiting room. The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines for pediatricians to prevent the spread of germs. The group says all pediatric medical...

    • Posted November 8, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Choosing Smarter Foods

    If you have diabetes, it’s important to make every food decision count. The American Diabetes Association identifies these “superfoods” that offer plenty of potential health benefits: Beans Dark-green leafy vegetables Citrus fruit Sweet potatoes Berries Tomatoes Fish...

    • Posted November 8, 2017
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  • Early Humans Grew Taller Long Before Bulking Up

    As humans evolved, height and weight developed at different rates. That’s the conclusion of researchers who analyzed 311 fossil specimens of modern-day human’s hominin ancestors, dating from 4.4 million years ago to humans who lived after the...

    • Posted November 8, 2017
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  • Cooling Down Sibling Rivalries When They Heat Up

    Sibling rivalry — the jealousy and competition between your children — can start even before baby number two is born, according to experts at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital of Michigan Medicine. How siblings relate to each...

    • Posted November 7, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Travel With a Blanket

    Whether you are in a car, plane or train, maintaining the right body temperature can help you get needed rest. So don’t forget to include a blanket on your list of essentials to pack, the National Sleep...

    • Posted November 7, 2017
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  • Abusing Pot, Booze Lowers Teens’ Chances for Success in Life

    The American dream of success is a lot harder to attain for teenagers who use pot and alcohol, especially if they become substance abusers, a new study reports. Teen pot smokers and drinkers struggle to achieve some...

    • Posted November 7, 2017
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  • 5 Diet Minefields to Avoid

    All-you-can-eat buffets are known diet disasters, but they’re far from the only minefields you’re likely to face. Plan ahead to avoid these 5 high-calorie situations. First up is the office birthday party. If there’s a gooey cake...

    • Posted November 6, 2017
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  • TV Ads Still Push Unhealthy Foods at Kids

    The number of food ads targeting American children has declined, but most of the ads they do see are for unhealthy foods, a new study finds. Under a voluntary initiative launched in 2007, major food and beverage...

    • Posted November 6, 2017
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