Friday, May 3, 2024
We all know that alcohol and substance abuse usually have harmful effects on a person’s health in the long run, and more so if you are expectant. When a pregnant woman consumes alcohol or uses other illicit or licit drugs, her unborn baby is also exposed to them. Given that everything an […]
Learning how to care for a loved one living with arthritis can be a rugged mountain to climb. For seniors living with this ailment, pain, stiffness, swelling, and various other debilitating side effects accompany each passing day as they attempt to navigate their newly-inaccessible world. Despite arthritis being the most […]
Advances in the neurobiology of alcohol dependence have enabled the introduction of new drugs in the treatment of alcoholism. The pharmacological treatment of alcoholism is reviewed. Drugs that decrease the desire to drink have become a first-line alternative. The review of the studies carried out with acamprosate or with naltrexone […]
Do you have a good relationship with your doctor? If you’re like 33% of millennials, you might not even have a designated “family doctor.” Indeed, more and more people are forgoing regular tips to the doctor’s office. This is a bad idea for a huge variety of reasons. Plain and […]
Losing weight is a common challenge that most people face. Recent studies have shown that most people try to lose weight despite not having adequate knowledge on how to go about it successfully. If you fall under this category, do not fret. Here are four hand-picked practical ways on how […]
CBD oil is now being used for other reasons than chronic pain relief. Did you know that this substance has the ability to improve your health? That’s right, CBD oil can provide multiple health benefits. This substance is also being used in different foods and drinks for this purpose. Keep […]
Food allergies can be life-threatening, making it important for consumers with known food allergies to be aware of what’s in their foods. USA’s Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) helps consumers avoid specific food allergens by requiring food labels to clearly identify the presence of the […]
An annual vacation is a luxury many Americans cannot afford. But with some advance planning and creative budgeting, you can prioritize a little R&R even a limited income. Here are four reasons to set your savings goal and book a cruise for your next big trip: 1. See It All […]
In this article, we will discuss the seven techniques of behavioral therapy. Let’s look at the seven techniques of behavioral therapy. The first technique is known as Negative Reinforcement. Negative reinforcement is following an undesirable response with a painful outcome, an outcome which is not liked. For instance, a child […]
Brides-to-be and their bridesmaids are spending large sums of money throwing bridal showers. Roughly, 500dollars is spent on the bridal shower alone. This is inclusive of gifts, event and the transport costs. The question is, is it necessary to spend that much money in the kind of economy we are […]
Juicing and cold-pressing have undoubtedly claimed their spot in the health and wellness landscape, steadily gaining popularity due to their ability to flood the body with lots of nutrition in a form that’s easily digestible by the liver. A recent Forbes article reminds us that nutrients in raw fruits, vegetables […]
Given that many Americans seem to want lifestyle-related diseases, I’d like to offer some helpful hints to those of you interested in developing a healthy dose of diabetes. If you apply the following principles and are lucky enough to be genetically predisposed to this disease, then you may just get what you’ve been […]