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Do You Suffer From Stiff Muscles After a Workout? Simple Ways to Treat Sore Muscles Post-Workout
By Staff Reporter | May 03, 2020 11:48 PM EDTA change in your workout routine or a grueling session may result in sore and painful muscles the following day. Also, known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), sore muscles are normal if you’ve worked your body more than what’s normal for you. DOMS is usually just an annoying side effect of a new or rigorous exercise regime and usually subsides after 24 to 72 hours. In the meantime, simple measures such as the ones outlined below can help ease the pain and stiffness.
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Is Luxury Drug Treatment Effective?
By Eric Hamilton | Apr 08, 2020 11:44 AM EDTThere are a whole host of approaches to treating drug addiction available today, the effectiveness of which will depend on a range of factors.
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Health and Wellness Professionals You Might Need During the Pandemic
By Staff Reporter | Apr 07, 2020 11:51 PM EDTIf there’s one thing the coronavirus outbreak has taught people, it’s the importance of taking care of your health. While people from varying age groups and health statuses are unexpectedly passing away, it is believed that individuals who are otherwise healthy, have a higher chance of recovering should they contract the virus. Which is why people everywhere are being encouraged to get their health in check. In these uncertain times, now is the best time to prioritize your physical and mental well-being. Should you need assistance in doing so, these are the health and wellness experts you want to call on.
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A 'Cardiac Patch with Bioink' Developed to Repair Heart
By Staff Reporter | Mar 30, 2020 01:31 PM EDTThe heart is the driving force of circulating blood in the body and pumps blood to the entire body by repeating the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles continuously. Human stem cells are used in the clinical therapies of a dead heart, which happens when a blood vessel is clogged or whole or a part of the heart muscles is damaged.
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New Research Sheds Light on Potentially Negative Effects of Cannabis
By Staff Reporter | Mar 30, 2020 01:13 PM EDTCoughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a recent study by Washington State University researchers.
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Treatment Options for Alcoholism
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 17, 2020 12:14 PM EDTIf you or someone you love is drinking too much, you may be concerned that they are an alcoholic. If they are missing important events, and work or if they feel sick when they do not have a drink, you may have a good cause for concern. Fortunately, there are several treatment options for drinking cessation.
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The Psychology of Addiction: What It Takes to Kick a Habit
By Ernest Hamilton | Mar 04, 2020 04:13 PM ESTSociety likes to think of addiction as a personal defect. If you can't quit drinking, smoking, or using, then the problem is yours - not the drugs.
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It's Time to Get Help: 5 Top Signs You Should See a Therapist
By Eric Hamilton | Mar 01, 2020 08:36 AM ESTHave you been struggling with your mental health?
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How to Throw A Divorce Party to Help Your Friend Heal
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 14, 2020 11:36 AM ESTCatharsis, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is defined as "the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions." When you have a close friend who is going through a breakup or divorce, they may find relief in the form of a divorce party with their nearest and dearest friends after a period of mourning. Get your invitations ready, start working on a playlist for the piñata-bashing event, and prepare to have some good, clean, cathartic fun!
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How to Avoid Relapsing Back to Drug Addiction
By Eric Hamilton | Feb 11, 2020 03:55 PM ESTThe process of recovering from drug addiction is one of the hardest and most painful experiences that one can go through. Recovery involves a lot of change, and there is always the risk of relapse.
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Everything You Need to Know About Medical Food
By Staff Reporter | Feb 18, 2020 01:01 AM ESTMedical food should only be used if it's been prescribed to you. There are cheap alternatives to many of the products mentioned here, but as a general piece of advice, they should be avoided (they may not be classified as GRAS). Finally, it's not an actual cure for anything; instead, it's designed to help alleviate pain or make a disease/condition more manageable to live with.
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Signs Your Diabetes is Getting Worse (And What to do About it)
By Staff Reporter | Jan 25, 2020 05:41 AM ESTDiabetes is a life-altering disease that impacts millions of people around the world. While it is a manageable condition with the right treatment plan, most fail to stick to it causing their health to get worse. Others, unfortunately, have no idea that they have diabetes and continue to live life as they always have. When blood sugar levels aren’t carefully monitored and controlled, however, it can lead to a number of problems such as those listed below:
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Considering Online Therapy for Suicidal Thoughts? Don't.
By Staff Reporter | Jan 21, 2020 11:23 PM ESTThere’s no doubt that online therapy has become progressively more popular in recent years. Online therapy has been proven to be an effective option for helping people work through a variety of different mental health conditions. Celebrities, professionals, and everyday people are advocating the use of this interesting new therapeutic option. However, online therapy is not perfect and cannot be considered viable for every form of mental illness, even though there have been articles about how it can help. Online therapy is better suited for people who have mild-to-moderate mental illnesses - ones which could be managed by simply seeing a therapist.
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The Modern Approach to Fighting Cancer
By Staff Reporter | Jan 10, 2020 05:12 PM ESTThe modern approach to fighting cancer is different from past methods in a lot of ways. Whereas the past approach focused on generalized universal care, the current method of fighting cancer emphasizes highly-personalized care that is unique at the individual level. Though there are some one-size-fits-all treatment methods that are still being used, chemotherapy and surgery, for example, these methods are now being introduced to people with cancer and their families sooner because the modern approach to fighting cancer emphasizes early detection. Since these methods are being done sooner rather than later, their success rate for combating many cancers is increasing.
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How to Recognize Addiction in Your Loved Ones
By Eric Hamilton | Jan 09, 2020 03:15 PM ESTThere are many signs of addiction which can show up at different times during your interactions with your loved one.
