All posts by LadyLively

  • Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults

    Here’s another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds. “What’s really important about this is...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Are These Pricey New Alzheimer’s Drugs Worth It?

    Breakthrough new drugs that clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain are shaking up the field of Alzheimer’s disease research. The fact that patients’ mental deterioration slows when they’re on anti-amyloid drugs is solid proof that abnormal...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Olive Oil a Powerful Prescription Against Dementia

    People looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests. The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, found that olive oil lovers were...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA says

    Tornado damage to a Pfizer drug-making plant in North Carolina is unlikely to trigger drug shortages across the country, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. “We do not expect there to be any immediate significant impacts...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • HIV Meds Help Slash Infection Risk to Nearly Zero: Study

    People taking antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV who have low but detectable virus levels have almost zero risk of transmitting the virus to others, according to a new research review. Researchers looked at eight studies of more...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Timed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight

    Restricting eating to certain times — a regimen known as intermittent fasting — may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight. Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Researchers Identify Genes That Influence What You Eat

    You’ve likely heard that “you are what you eat,” but a new study suggests what you eat also has something to do with who you are — genetically speaking. Researchers have identified nearly 500 genes that appear...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • Here’s 8 Habits That Could Lengthen Your Life

    Eight healthy habits could add years to your life. A new study of more than 700,000 U.S. veterans breaks down the habits that when adopted by middle age, can help someone live substantially longer than folks who...

    • Posted July 24, 2023
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  • During Pregnancy, the Less Caffeine the Better: Expert

    When it comes to pregnancy and caffeinated drinks, less is best, says an expert, warning women to avoid energy drinks in particular. “Energy drinks contain varying amounts of caffeine, so check nutrition labels to understand how much...

    • Posted July 23, 2023
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  • Be Smart When Working Out in Steamy Summer Weather

    It’s hot out there. If you’re working out outdoors this summer, take precautions. “If you plan to exercise in the heat, know your fitness level, take frequent breaks, wear proper clothing, wear sunscreen, avoid hottest times of...

    • Posted July 22, 2023
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