All posts by LadyLively

  • Acts of Kindness Could Be Natural Antidepressants

    People suffering from depression or anxiety may be able to help themselves by helping others — even in small ways, researchers report. In a recent study of 122 people with depression or anxiety symptoms, those who started...

    • Posted January 16, 2023
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  • When States Legalize Marijuana, Teens’ Asthma Rates Rise

    Cannabis use in U.S. states where recreational use is legal could be contributing to children’s asthma, according to new research. A study found increases in asthma in teens where cannabis is legal, compared to states where it...

    • Posted January 16, 2023
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  • Gun Deaths to Kids Are Rising in Pandemic, U.S. Hospital Study Shows

    If a study conducted at one St. Louis hospital is a good indicator, the COVID pandemic is tied to a surge in childhood injuries and deaths due to firearms. Black children and those in low-income households were...

    • Posted January 16, 2023
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  • Expecting? Stay Heart-Healthy for You and Your Baby

    It’s never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips. “Pregnancy is often a pivotal time in a woman’s life from...

    • Posted January 16, 2023
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  • Don’t Ignore Your Acid Reflux, Expert Warns

    If you have frequent heartburn or think you may have acid reflux disease, see an expert before you suffer serious complications, one expert warns. “Gastroesophageal reflux disease is when you get acid and chemical damage to...

    • Posted January 16, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2023

    Acts of kindness could help fight depression. Doing good deeds — even small ones like buying a stranger a cup of coffee — helps people focus on someone other than themselves, countering depression, new research finds. Read...

    • Posted January 15, 2023
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  • What Are Hernias, and How Are They Treated?

    Moving a heavy object or even coughing can result in a medical condition known as a hernia. While it’s common, many people don’t know what a hernia is, according to an expert at Penn State Health, who...

    • Posted January 15, 2023
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  • Seniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One

    Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather. “It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whether it’s...

    • Posted January 14, 2023
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  • Plant-Based Diets: What Are They, and How Do You Start?

    As Americans struggle to eat better, plant-based diets have become the rage, but exactly what are those and how hard are they to follow? A growing number of people have turned to plant-based eating, as evidenced by...

    • Posted January 13, 2023
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  • Frequent Use of Antibiotics Linked With Higher Odds for Crohn’s, Colitis

    Overuse of antibiotics may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), new research suggests. Among folks who were 40 or older, a new study found that antibiotics may increase the risk for bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s and ulcerative...

    • Posted January 13, 2023
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