ByJulia Naftulin : Health.com After Lindsay Lohan’s close call, an ER doc explains the steps to take if you find yourself in a similar situation, including how to stop the bleeding and pack the detached part on ice. During Lindsay Lohan’s boat trip off the coast of Turkey on Sunday, an unexpected and frightening incident […]
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Dave Lee North America technology reporter BBC HP has backtracked on a software update that blocked some ink cartridges made by third parties. A controversial firmware change made earlier this month meant HP printer owners using unofficial, usually cheaper, cartridges discovered they would no longer work. A campaign calling on HP to reverse the move was
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ByAmanda MacMillan :Health.com Do you rely on yoga to meet your 150 minutes of moderate physical activity in a week? You might actually be falling short of your goal, suggests a new review of studies on the physical benefits of the popular mind-body practice. That’s because not all forms of yoga are intense enough to count as moderate exercise—although, depending
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ByAmanda MacMillan : Health.com A new study found that people who got regular physical activity were less likely to need an antibiotic than their inactive peers.Anyone who’s had a urinary tract infection knows how annoying they can be. If you make sure to always pee after sex, here’s another prevention method you might want to add to
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ByLindsey Murray :Health.com Feeding Your Pet. Here’s how to clean up your cat or dog’s diet to prevent weight gain and keep them healthy.With pet obesity on the rise, it’s more important than ever to zero in on a diet that will keep your fur baby healthy. Feeding Your Pet. But the world of animal
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ByKristine Thomason : Health.com These are the simple but powerful rules she lives by.Warning: The next sentence will likely make you feel old. This week marks 20 years since the first episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch aired on ABC. (Hey, we warned you!) We caught up with the beloved show’s leading lady, Melissa Joan Hart,
ByBy Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD : Health.com Add these versatile foods to your diet for a healthier heart.You’ve probably seen certain foods touted as helpful for lowering cholesterol. But how exactly are diet and cholesterol connected? Let’s back up for a minute. In case you need a quick refresher on cholesterol, we all have two natural types in
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ByAmanda Gardner : Health.com Brian Greenberg was only 11 when he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, after experiencing abdominal pain, cramping, bloody stools, and diarrhea. Here’s why this inflammatory bowel disease can be mistaken for other conditions, and sometimes take years to be properly diagnosed. Brian Greenberg was only 11 when he was diagnosed with
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Health.com : Stretching your inner thighs and calves after getting off a long flight can help prevent your lower body from locking up. A classic side lunge is the perfect exercise to help you do just that. Not only does this move stretch and tone the side of your body, but it also activates
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ByAshley Riddle Williams, Southern Living : Health.com Want a salon-worthy blowout every day? Avoid these 10 blow-drying faux pas. Your hair is too wet. Believe it or not, your hair should already be 80% dry before you whip out your round brush and start your blowout. Trying to style before that point, will take twice
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