A bit about: Lady Clever

More from A Clever Lady:

Does Lifting Weights ‘Close to Failure’ Really Build Muscle?

A popular tactic among weight lifters is “training to failure” — pushing yourself to the point where you can’t do a single more rep. That…

Read on

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a…

Read on

Six in 10 U.S. Adults Say They Walk for Leisure, Exercise

Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal…

Read on

Friendships Are Not in Decline Among Americans: Study

Loneliness has been a major concern in America, particularly in the wake of the social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But friendships are not…

Read on

Doing Everyday Chores Isn’t Enough to Protect You From Stroke

Puttering around the home or office isn’t enough to protect a person from stroke, a new study says. People need to be more active to…

Read on

These Injuries Can Keep Olympians From the Gold

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games. Meanwhile,…

Read on

Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

The kids are not alright. New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died…

Read on

Pickleball: A Tendency for Tendon Injuries

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States, particularly among older adults. It’s also a quick way for seniors to hurt themselves, unless they…

Read on

Surgery Overused for ‘Tongue Tie’ Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also…

Read on

Mom’s Type 1 Diabetes Might Shield Her Children From the Disease

Having a mom with type 1 diabetes might provide long-term protection against the condition in children, a new review finds. This protective effect is suggested…

Read on

September is Peak Asthma Month: Is Your Child Ready?

Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn. “September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned…

Read on

Tough Workouts Won’t Trigger Cardiac Arrest in Folks With Long QT Syndrome

People diagnosed with one of the most common inherited heart arrhythmias, called Long QT syndrome (LQTS), can safely engage in vigorous exercise without any added…

Read on