From helping people lose weight to managing daily stressors, there doesn’t seem to be an end to the benefits exercise can provide. But can it be useful for someone like your spouse, sibling, parent or child who is struggling with addiction? Your loved one probably didn’t mean to fall into a toxic cycle of addiction.…
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Now that you’ve reached recovery, you can take back what addiction stole from you. One of the most important aspects of recovery is keeping your immune health up. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has made it harder to protect your immune system and you might be afraid that your past substance abuse puts you at greater…
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Have you ever needed something essential, but were not sure if you could afford to pay for it? For example, maybe your car needs a new transmission. Since it’s the only reliable way you can get to work, you need to fix it. The only problem is it’s not cheap. In your mind, you start…
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Turn the clock back 60 years and people living in that time would find it hard to believe that we can stay in constant contact with our friends, family and even strangers. Social media may give us the ability to stay in contact with our loved ones, but it has adverse effects for people in…
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For many people, anxiety and panic are feelings that they have to wrestle with each day. But managing your panic or anxiety can sometimes feel overwhelming. Anxiety and panic feed off each other, and left unchecked, they can leave you paralyzed. Xanax is a prescription drug that can help anyone suffering from anxiety find relief.…
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From the classic example of smoking a cigarette when offered by other kids in school to joining a club or activity because it’s the “trendy” thing to do, peer pressure is everywhere. Take Pokémon Go as another example. When the augmented reality game launched in 2017, it had kids and adults alike playing it every…
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It’s pretty well known that dolphins are one of the smartest animals on the planet. But you might not be aware that dolphins are also some of the best caregivers that the open ocean has to offer. Dolphins have been seen answering the distress calls of whales and have even gotten into the habit of…
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Substance abuse was never something you wanted for your loved one. In fact, abusing heroin wasn’t something that they wanted for themselves. But after all the stress and hardships they have faced, heroin use became a way for them to cope. It was an escape, and before they knew it, that escape transformed into an…
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In swimming, relay races are a big part of competitions. Four swimmers from a relay team take turns swimming equal lengths of the race. There’s a peace of mind that comes with being on a relay. You know that if someone stumbles, the other members of the team can rally to support them. But many…
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During World War II, there was a kelpie dog named Gunner. This stray dog was found after an enemy air raid against the Allied forces. After being saved by the Royal Australian Air Force, Gunner went on to repay the kindness that was shown to him. Thanks to his amazing hearing, Gunner was able to…
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