The wiring that carry signals to that part of the teenage brain that controls impulses is incomplete, and so teenagers tend to lack insight and judgement, which makes them prone to teen addiction. It can often be difficult to help teens to battle addiction, considering that they may not even have the capacity to control their impulse to engage in risky behavior. Let’s take a deeper look at causes of teen addiction, how and why it happens and the best ways to deal with this difficult phase of the youthful experience.
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Benzodiazepines (also known as ‘Benzos”) are a class of psychoactive drugs which are used to treat a range of medical conditions, including anxiety and muscle disorders, and they are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. Almost everyone has heard of Xanax, which was the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine drug that was used to treat psychiatric conditions between 2005 and 2015. Other popular brand names are Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, and Librium. Today we will learn how these medications work, what they are used for and the side effects and risks associated with their long-term use
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Are your hips happy? Millions of women each year are diagnosed with hip problems. In fact, hip replacements have risen by 40% in the last 15 years. Many of us don’t think much about our hips when we’re young, but neglecting them can cause major mobility problems later in life. Here’s how you can keep your hips happy long into old age
Read MoreVanity or necessity? We all have met people who are really unhappy about some aspect of their appearance and talk about their needing plastic surgery. For many of those folks, the dislike of the appearance of their nose features prominently….pun intended. On a more serious note, whilst folks are using plastic surgery to obtain the nose of their dreams, many nose surgeries are not just cosmetic. It is important for you to be able to determine that when your loved one is complaining about their nose, they may have medical complaints of which they are unaware.
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Every woman is a WONDER WOMAN these days. We are mothers, career women, politicians, wives, sisters, friends – we juggle these different personalities and functions all the time. Every day, we have to be in top condition to give our 100%. There is simply no room to be sick or weak. And yes, even on days we have girly issues – days when our hormones seem to go berserk.
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If there’s one area that really takes a hit during pregnancy, it’s your tummy. Not only does your skin stretch (and later sag, after childbirth), but the muscles separate, and stubborn fat seems to take up permanent residence around your midsection. And while diet and exercise can definitely help, sometimes, you need to call in a professional. Cosmetic surgery procedures like a tummy tuck have long been considered the standard for reshaping and repairing your waistline after pregnancy and childbirth. But now, a nonsurgical option is also available — CoolSculpting®. So, what's the difference? Let's take a closer look...
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If something is wrong with the kidneys or anyone is suffering from cardiac diseases, the attention of almost all the concerned people instantly turn towards the patient. Such fatal diseases call for immediate attention and treatment. Delay in treatment may lead to dangerous or fatal consequences. However, there are certain diseases or disorders that people tend to pay less or no attention. Some do not even consider them as disease. But if left untreated, even the non life threatening diseases can throw the life out of track leading to regrettable consequences.
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If you’ve had an incredible summer of vacations, days at the beach and cocktails in the sun - your skin might be in need of some TLC. Even if you’re usually good at remembering your SPF, prolonged periods in the sun can cause damage to your skin. Fall is a good time to help your skin recover, and it’s important that you build the right skincare routine to give your complexion a boost. Take a look at the following tips and give your skincare an overhaul for fall.
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Body image problems are one of the biggest personal issues faced by women of all ages today. Recent reports indicate that a surprising one in five women are actively planning or strongly considering plastic surgery, while about 7 percent of them have already had at least one surgery. These women aren’t just unhappy 20- or 30-somethings struggling with their looks. A whopping 85 percent of women between the ages of 55 and 64 say they are unhappy with one body part, at least
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Thanks to the eclipse, eye health has taken center stage the last few weeks. In fact, the number of people searching “my eyes hurt” on Google peaked at the same time as the eclipse. For the most part, if you wore protective eyewear and didn’t stare directly into the sun for a prolonged amount of time, you should be okay. But for those of us with existing eye issues, vision problems are more than a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. Living with poor eyesight or other eye disorders is a daily challenge.
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Congratulations; you’ve got baby number two, three, four (the list could go on) on the way and you’ll be feeling grateful and excited to meet your next family member. However, there are some things in your household and home that you’ll need to consider and put in place in time for their imminent arrival. It’s a team effort; so get the whole family on board with the plans and ensure that everyone (kind of) knows what to expect, and bringing home a new baby will go as smoothly as possible.
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The brain is often overlooked when we talk about health and that’s to detriment of our overall wellness. Mental illness isn’t discussed enough – and neither is the physical health of our actual brains. With Alzheimer’s numbers on the rise, more people are trying to find ways...
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With culture shifting towards both parents contributing to running a household, the men folk also need to contribute in household chores and child upbringing while earning a respectful living. The challenges of work-family juggle faced by working fathers are typical. This generation of fathers remain...
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With pumpkin spice frenzy in full swing, you may find yourself reading over pumpkin spice latte ingredient lists and wondering what it all means. I’m not here to rain on your pumpkin spiced parade. In fact, the right pumpkin spice latte recipe can...
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Bodyweight exercises are gaining ground in the fitness world due to the practicality and simplicity of getting in shape using your own body weight. Planks are one form of bodyweight exercises that will never go out of fashion. Planks are one of the most effective exercises...
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An achy back makes it easy to blow off your workouts. But any doctor, physical therapist, or trainer will tell you that exercising is probably the best thing for your back: It can actually...
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Very few of us need a compelling reason to make ourselves eat chocolate. But if you aren’t eating it consistently, you could be missing out on some of the most amazing health benefits of dark chocolate...
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A recent story in The Atlantic argued that calories aren’t a useful metric for weight loss: They’re calculated in flawed ways, and there are differences in how individual...
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Let’s be honest about it, at some point or another, we all struggle to get fruit and vegetables into our kids. At some point, your child will...
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Does your workout routine have you drowning in boredom? If you need a change of pace, moving your workout to the water may rekindle your enthusiasm, while at the same time...
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