Mental health disorders have been known to lead to alcohol or drug abuse as a way of self-medicating. At the same time, addiction to illegal substances and alcohol can lead to mental health problems. Sometimes mental health problems and substance addictions occur together. Many people diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD) also suffer from […]
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Oct
Oct
The number that surprises most new parents isn’t the crib or the car seat. It’s what a baby costs before they even come home, and what the first year adds up to once everything is counted. Recent estimates put the average first year of raising a baby somewhere around $21,000 to $36,000, depending on where […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’ve been told that hormone therapy causes weight gain, here’s something that might surprise you: the research doesn’t back that up. That single worry keeps a lot of people from a treatment that could genuinely help with the hot flashes, night sweats, and sleepless nights of menopause. Hormone therapy isn’t right for everyone, but […]
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Oct
Oct
A lot of people use “pelvic exam” and “Pap smear” as if they’re the same thing, and they often happen at the same visit, but they’re actually two different things. A pelvic exam is a physical check of your reproductive organs. A Pap smear is a lab test for cervical cell changes. Knowing what a […]
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Oct
Oct
There’s no single best birth control method, only the one that fits your body, your life, and your plans. Some people want something they can stop anytime because kids are on the horizon. Others want to set it and forget it for years. Some care most about avoiding hormones, and some about the lowest possible […]
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May
May
High blood pressure (hypertension) can be tricky because people don’t realize they have it a lot of the time. But uncontrolled high blood pressure can put you at risk for potentially life-threatening complications. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around one out of three American adults have high blood pressure. […]
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May
May
What you eat in a day makes a massive difference in your health. You probably know what healthy eating looks like: less sugar, fewer stops to the drive-through, and more fruits and veggies. But when it comes to having good nutrition, many of us don’t know the benefits of proper nutrition or how to achieve […]
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May
May
One of the most practical advantages of Suboxone is one that rarely comes up first: unlike methadone, it can be prescribed in a regular doctor’s office and taken at home, without a daily trip to a clinic. For a working parent, someone in a rural area, or anyone whose life doesn’t have room for a […]
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May
May
Are you worried that you or someone you care about is abusing alcohol? Millions of people who need help do not receive alcoholism treatment. Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common, chronic, and sometimes-progressive medical condition. People who struggle with alcohol abuse often feel like they need to drink to function on a […]
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Apr
Apr
Suboxone is a medication that combines buprenorphine and naloxone. It’s approved by the U.S. FDA to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD is the misuse of opioids that causes significant distress and impairment. While Methadone is a popular option for the treatment of opioid misuse, Suboxone medication is considered a viable pharmaceutical alternative due to […]
