All posts by LadyLively

  • What are the Best Sleeping Positions for a More Comfortable Day

    If you were asked your favorite sleep position, you’d probably be able to answer pretty quickly. But it can be a little trickier to figure out the best sleeping position — one that helps you reduce your...

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  • Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors’ Risk of Falling

    Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it’s possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study. Five steps can cut the risk of...

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  • AHA News: Former College Hoops Star Learned She Had a Hole in Her Heart After It Caused a Stroke

    MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Tamie Felty was waiting for her wife, Amy Burnett, to get dressed for brunch when she heard a crash in the bedroom. “Hey, what’s going on in there?”...

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  • AHA News: What Happens When You Grow Up on the Mediterranean Diet? She Knows Firsthand

    MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — You can find health advice almost anywhere these days. But finding reliable information and figuring out how to apply it can be overwhelming. So to help sort things...

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  • Postpartum Anxiety: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments

    You may have heard of postpartum depression and “the baby blues,” but did you know that there’s another widely studied mental health condition called postpartum anxiety? Dr. Erica Newlin, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Westlake, Ohio, said in a...

    • Posted March 13, 2023
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  • Having A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia

    The common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with a-fib had a 13% higher risk of developing dementia, the progressive...

    • Posted March 13, 2023
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  • New Nasal Spray for Migraines Approved by FDA

    (HealthDay News) – Migraine sufferers will soon have a new treatment option that works more quickly and may be safer for people at risk of heart attack or stroke. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved...

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  • Chest Scans for Respiratory Ills Can Also Spot Heart Trouble

    Ordering special heart scans before a major surgery to gauge risks may be unnecessary, a new study suggests. Researchers found that surgeons can instead estimate patients’ risk of heart attack or death by reviewing existing images of...

    • Posted March 13, 2023
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  • CBD Oil Won’t Ease Pain After Kidney Stone Treatment

    An approved CBD oil product will, apparently, not be the solution for patients trying to reduce pain after kidney stone treatment, a randomized clinical trial suggests. “Urologists and patients alike are interested in finding effective alternatives to...

    • Posted March 13, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: March 13, 2023​

    Having a-fib might raise risks for dementia. The link was stronger in people who developed a-fib before age 65 and in those without chronic kidney disease, a new study found. Read more Chest scans for respiratory ailments...

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