All posts by LadyLively

  • Childhood Smoking Ups COPD Risk

    Young teens might think smoking makes them look cool, but it’s likely to take their breath away in adulthood, a new study says. Children who start smoking prior to age 15 have a 27% increased risk of...

    • Posted January 10, 2025
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  • Can Doctors Estimate Life Expectancy After a Dementia Diagnosis?

    The clock is running for people who’ve been diagnosed with dementia, but the time they have left depends on their age. Average life expectancy for people with dementia is largely based on their age at diagnosis, researchers...

    • Posted January 10, 2025
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  • Being Told to ‘Calm Down,’ Other Microaggressions May Raise Risk for Postpartum Hypertension

    The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful — they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found. Gender-based racism through such microaggressions significantly increased a new mom’s blood pressure, compared...

    • Posted January 10, 2025
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  • Avoiding Isolation By Volunteering Offers Mental Health Benefits to Seniors

    Delivering meals to the infirm. Tutoring a student. Patrolling a city park. Helping out at a local library. All these activities not only serve the community, but also can help seniors avoid depression related to social isolation....

    • Posted January 10, 2025
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  • Poor Sleep Hurts Work Productivity, Survey Shows

    Got brain fog? Can’t concentrate because you didn’t sleep well — or sleep much at all — last night? Tiredness and fatigue from sleep deprivation are common problems, says the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Inadequate rest can...

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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  • Fitness Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Says

    When it comes to living a longer life, staying active may matter far more than what the scale says. Per the largest study yet on fitness, body weight, and longevity published recently in the British Journal of...

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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  • Non-Opioids Can Ease Post-Dental Surgery Pain Better Than Opioids, Study Shows

    Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got better results from an acetaminophen/ibuprofen combo than with a hydrocodone prescription, researchers reported on Jan....

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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  • Can Exercise Ease Knee Pain? Here’s What the Research Shows

    Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis — but are they right? A recent evidence review calls into question just how helpful exercise can be for easing the pain of knee arthritis. “Exercise...

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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  • Exercise Prior to Cancer Diagnosis May Help Slow Disease Progression

    Exercising now can increase your chances of successfully fighting cancer in the future. Even low levels of exercise provided protection against cancer, a new study published Jan. 7 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows. People...

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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  • Can AI Help Make IVF More Successful?

    AI might be able to boost the success rates of in vitro fertilization among hopeful families. An AI program can help doctors analyze ultrasound scans to determine the best timing for a hormone injection associated with egg...

    • Posted January 9, 2025
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