No one wants to live a life without sleep. If you have ever suffered with insomnia then you’ll know that lying awake at night is extremely frustrating. Sometimes it can seem like such a vicious circle-you can’t sleep so you get annoyed and then you can’t sleep because you are […]
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The Major Causes of Stress for Families
Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Most people view stress as a harbinger of mental breakdowns, health problems and overall intolerance for social functioning. Stress is a normal occurrence and can help you get motivated and draw out the energy to pull off the things you thought you couldn't manage. […]
Back Pain and Insomnia: How Lack of Sleep Makes Pain Worse
People suffering from chronic back pain understand its detrimental effect on daily activity, but what about its effect on your sleep? Approximately 65% of people in the U.S. who suffer from chronic back pain also reported having sleep disorders, including disrupted or non-restorative sleep and even insomnia. Although too little […]
Lead Pipes: What’s the Risk?
Are you in love with your older home and all it’s character and quirks, but developing a nagging concern in the back of your mind that you might be risking the health of your family with old lead pipes? Before you start replacing your home’s plumbing, it’s important to understand […]
Abuse in the Black Community: Black Women More Abused than Whites and Asians
Although recent headlines have sparked a lot of controversies and energized the global dialogue on domestic violence and abuse, the black community remains silent. Unfortunately, their lack of response doesn't mean black women are not battered or abused. On the contrary, they experience sexual abuse and physical violence at a […]
The Positive Effects of Using Medicinal Marijuana to Treat Anxiety
With more states legalizing medical marijuana, there are a variety of conditions that would qualify for the "card". Aside from chronic pain, there are several psychological disorders that also may react positively to chemicals in marijuana. Psychological disorders, particularly those that are chronic, limit the ability for sufferers to participate […]
The Most Important Things to consider When Buying a Mattress
Consumer spending in the UK actually went online last month, thanks to the onset of heavy storms and worsening weather conditions. The gathering clouds have done little to dampen the typical consumers enthusiasm, however, as they appear to be increasingly keen to spend more on essential household items. A quality […]
Common Theories About Time
For most of us, time isn't really something to think about. Time is what we see when glance at our wrist watches on the way to a meeting or when we're reminded of our cuckoo clocks' song each hour, but time is much more complex and fickle than you think. […]
Common Gym Etiquette Offenders
Those who work out in a gym may recognize certain people who annoy others with rude or oblivious behavior. Discourteous actions can put a damper on a workout, making it a frustrating and irritating experience, rather than a positive one. Read below about 8 common gym etiquette offenders anyone can […]
Coping with Winter-Simple Survival Strategies
Most people who live in the northern hemisphere dread the onset of winter. The cold weather, the short days and the dreaded flu all contribute to a feeling of gentle gloom. The Blues Some people also are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)-this is due to shorter natural daylight during […]
Advantages of Sleeve Gastrectomy or Restrictive Weight Loss Surgery
Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the various weight loss surgery types performed in medicine today. As the name implies, this procedure involves the removal of 85% of the stomach with only a fraction (15%) of the former stomach being retained. When compared to gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy reveals a similar […]
What is Urinary Incontinence? Types, Symptoms and Causes.
Have you ever felt like you just can’t hold it in? If your answer is yes, then you’re not alone. You may be the victim of Urinary Incontinence, which is very common and effects people ranging from kids to adults. Yes, it can be embarrassing, but the more you know […]