Category Archives: Mental Health

Experts Warn of Dangers of Zohydro, a New Painkiller

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Many individuals throughout the world have, from a psychological perspective, a highly addictive personality. In addition, it has been thoroughly reported that many pharmaceutical drugs that are intended to reduce pain have strong addictive properties. In combination, these two factors, an addictive personality coupled with highly addictive drugs, do not bode well for a large number of individuals that regularly suffer from some form of pain and have access to prescription pain medication.

According to data provided by DrugFreeWorld.org, prescription painkiller medication abuse accounts for approximately 75% of all prescription drug abuse. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states that about 5.2 million individuals abused prescription painkillers in 2006 alone, and that figure has been growing steadily ever since.

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Study: Quitting Smoking Boosts Your Happiness

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Greg Asseff

We are all aware of the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes – various forms of cancer, emphysema, asthma, heart disease, macular degeneration, premature aging, Graves disease, Thyroid disease, and osteoporosis, to name a few.

Plenty of rumors and myths nag those who look for a reason to quit smoking: you will gain weight (not necessarily true), you will battle food cravings for months on end (not true for most individuals), and you will become a crabby and irritable person without your constant nicotine crutch. While some ex-smokers do gain weight after kicking the habit, studies have shown that modifications to diet and exercise can curb post-smoking weight gain. Now, a new study is proving that third myth false as well. The findings of the study suggest that ex-smokers are happier overall than those who continue to smoke.

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Report: 10% of Strokes Result from Work Stress

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Greg Asseff

While a certain level of stress within the workplace is normal, after all it is work; an excessive level of stress can certainly interfere with your productivity and can even impact your physical and emotional health and well being. For this reason, learning to deal with workplace stress can ultimately mean the difference between success and failure.

While you can not control every aspect of your work environment, it does not mean that you are completely powerless, even when you are placed in a difficult situation. This being said, finding ways to manage your workplace stress is not about making large changes that are possibly emotionally driven or necessarily rethinking your personal career goals – Instead managing your workplace stress is more about focusing on the one thing that you are always able to maintain control over: Yourself.

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5 Ways to Eliminate Holiday Stress Eating

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Greg Asseff

With the holiday season fully upon us, two things are probably a whole lot more prevalent in your life: stress and tempting, rich foods. Throughout the year, and especially during the holidays, many dieters face the issue of stress eating.

When we consume food, our brains release chemicals called serotonin and endorphins that relieve stress and make us feel happier. Of course, these short-term gains in mental well-being, while reducing holiday stress, come at the expense of gains in excess body weight. The holidays, in particular, can be a troubling time for chronic stress eaters. Adjusting to the colder season, purchasing gifts, balancing budgets and making arrangements for holiday gatherings add plenty of stress, and we’re conveniently presented with tempting sweets and feasts that make it easier to cope.

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Regular Exercise can Help You Sleep, Study Shows

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Millions of Americans find themselves in an unfortunate cycle: they feel drowsy and fatigued throughout the day, however, they have difficulty falling asleep when it comes time to go to bed for the evening, leaving them feeling worn out and ill prepared for the next day.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic in the United States. Insufficient sleep has been linked to motor vehicle accidents, industrial disasters, and other occupational and medical errors. In addition, individuals that regularly experience a sleep deficiency are more likely to suffer from several types of chronic diseases including hypertension, depression, diabetes, obesity, multiple types of cancer, increased mortality, and reduced quality of life and productivity..

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