Friday, April 26

HEALTH & WELLNESS

I’m A Collector – You’re A Hoarder
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, TOP FOUR

I’m A Collector – You’re A Hoarder

The compulsive hoarding disorder consists of the inability to part with belongings and the accumulation of items (e.g. paper, food containers, duplicate items, miscellaneous items, bio-hazards, animals, etc.). Hoarding appears in various forms, varying case-by-case. Some people constantly accumulate numerous household items and tools, some cannot part with items the average person considers to be trash, and sometimes some people acquire more animals than they can properly care for. Unlike collections, hoarding often is unorganized and can interfere with day-to-day life. These individuals with hoarding behavior are not "lazy" or "slobs," but rather are undergoing the compulsions of a mental condition. The hoarding condition makes it difficult for an individual to distinguish between "tr...
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A Neuropharmacology Expert Explains – Cannabis Holds Promise For Pain Management, Reducing The Need For Opioid Painkillers
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, TOP FOUR, VIDEO REELS

A Neuropharmacology Expert Explains – Cannabis Holds Promise For Pain Management, Reducing The Need For Opioid Painkillers

Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market. But an interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where marijuana is legalized. Marijuana is produced by the cannabis plant, which is native to Asia but is now grown throughout the world. Individuals use marijuana for both its psychoactive, euphoria-inducing properties and its ability to relieve pain. Chemicals produced by the cannabis plant are commonly known as cannabinoids. The two primary cannabinoids that occur naturally in the cannabis plant are THC – the psychoactive compound in marijuana – and CBD, which does not cause the sensation of being hig...
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Insomnia? – Rewire Your Brain To Get Some Sleep
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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Insomnia? – Rewire Your Brain To Get Some Sleep

Why do we have trouble with insomnia? Too many of us think about NOT going to sleep, instead of thinking about getting to sleep when we hit the pillow at night. Fearful thoughts about not being able to sleep trigger the fight-or-flight response, and the stress chemicals thus produced make us anxious and prevent us from relaxing. As we get more and more in the habit of worrying that we can't get to sleep, we build a strong neural I-can't-get-to-sleep pattern in our brain. This pattern automatically associates the fear of not being able to sleep with the very act of going to bed each night. Voila! The insomniac is born! Most people pay little attention to directing their thoughts. Most people believe that you have to think whatever thought pops up in your brain, whether you like it or n...
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The Health Benefits Of The Virgin Bloody Mary Drink
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, TOP FOUR

The Health Benefits Of The Virgin Bloody Mary Drink

Cocktails are a lot of fun no matter what the environment. There are some people who simply do not want to drink cocktails because they do not enjoy the negative health effects which they face by drinking too much alcohol. This causes people to avoid cocktails altogether, but there are many cocktails which can be made in a non alcoholic version which will have great health benefits for you. One of the best recipes you can have without alcohol is the virgin Bloody Mary drink. So, put away the punch and the wine. Put the beer back in the fridge and get ready to try a recipe for a healthier cocktail everyone can enjoy. Why the Bloody Mary is Healthy The main ingredient in a Bloody Mary is the main reason why the drink is so healthy to begin with. The tomato juice which is used for the co...
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Is Legal Marijuana Bigger Than The Internet Of Things?
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, TOP FOUR

Is Legal Marijuana Bigger Than The Internet Of Things?

The greatest innovation in history - Nothing on Earth today (and I mean nothing at all), not smartphones, automotives, aerospace, real estate, gold, oil, software, biotechnology, nothing... is growing as much or as fast as the market for legal marijuana. Consider this: By 2020, the market for legal marijuana will top $22.8 billion (not million, but billion with a B).The legal market for cannabis "could be bigger than the National Football League, which saw $12 billion of revenue in 2015. Between 2016 and 2029, the projected growth of marijuana is expected to reach $100 billion - 1,308% growth. Estimates place the number of some time marijuana users in the neighborhood of 50 million people. As many as 7.6 million indulge on a daily basis. Out of the 83.3 million milllennials, fully 68...
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The Newest Halloween Scare – Rainbow Fentanyl
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, IN OTHER NEWS

The Newest Halloween Scare – Rainbow Fentanyl

Every year around the middle of October, reporters start contacting me wanting to talk about rumors of contaminated Halloween treats. That’s because I track media coverage of reported incidents of trick-or-treaters receiving razor blades in apples or pins and poison in candy bars. My data goes back to 1958, and my principal finding is simple: I can’t find any evidence that any child has ever been killed or seriously injured by a contaminated treat picked up in the course of trick-or-treating. This often surprises people who assume that Halloween sadism is both very real and very common. Stories about contaminated treats are best understood as contemporary legends. They’re tales we’ve all heard, that we’ve been assured are true. They warn that we live in a dangerous world filled with vil...
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Artistic, Risks Of Infection, Allergic Reactions, Scarring And Urine Leakage – Body Piercings
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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Artistic, Risks Of Infection, Allergic Reactions, Scarring And Urine Leakage – Body Piercings

Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. Mayan royalty had their tongues and genitals pierced; during the Victorian era, many women pierced their nipples. After World War II, tongue, nipple and genital piercings occurred in Germany. Today, body piercing remains common in tribal societies throughout Africa, Asia and South America. In the U.S., piercing became mainstream during the 1990s and is perhaps more popular than ever. I am a physician specializing in dermatology. My colleagues and I have seen the medical complications that body piercing can cause. While people shouldn’t necessarily avoid piercings, they should be aware of the risks and best practices. It’s also critical to distinguish relatively safe ear pier...
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Those With Metastatic Breast Cancer Are Too Often Overlooked – Here’s How Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns Can Do Better
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HEALTH & WELLNESS, IMPACT, WOMENS ISSUES

Those With Metastatic Breast Cancer Are Too Often Overlooked – Here’s How Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns Can Do Better

Is there anyone who isn’t aware of breast cancer? Since 1985, cancer-related nonprofits, along with pharmaceutical firms and other businesses, have sponsored an international campaign to observe October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” During these weeks, the public is bombarded with awareness and education messaging featuring the campaign’s symbol, a pink ribbon. A wave of pink products typically appears, too, including clothing – think about the “Save the Ta-Tas” shirts – as well as events like marches and walkathons. This onslaught has led some to term the campaign “Pinktober.” These efforts often focus on encouraging women to get screened with mammograms to increase the possibility that the cancer will be detected early. Breast cancer patients are celebrated for “beating” cancer,...
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Understanding Addiction To Support Recovery
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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Understanding Addiction To Support Recovery

(BPT) - September is National Recovery Month, an opportunity to promote and support treatment and recovery practices. To stop drug overdoses and raise awareness about addiction and recovery, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control launched an education campaign focused on reducing stigma. The campaign provides information about addiction and treatment options and encourages support of people in recovery. Addiction is a disease, not a character flaw. Addiction is a treatable disease that can happen to anyone. In fact, one in seven Americans reported experiencing addiction in 2020. Addiction occurs when a person's use of drugs or alcohol results in health issues or problems in their daily lives. Many factors can increase the r...
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Exercise Boredom? Hit Refresh On Your Fitness Routine
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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Exercise Boredom? Hit Refresh On Your Fitness Routine

(BPT) - With summer in full swing, it’s time to enjoy more sunshine, warmer temperatures, and extra time with family and friends outdoors. Yet, with so many vacations and barbecues on the books, it’s easy to take a detour from your fitness goals and resolutions (remember those?) for those more ‘fun’ options. If you want to breathe new life into your exercise goals and find meaningful strategies that help you feel motivated to make health changes all year long, you're not alone. Katy Neville, Head of Fitness Programming for Amazon Halo, wants to help by sharing her top tips for re-committing to your wellness journey. Try a program with a path in mind Working towards a new fitness goal can be exciting, but knowing how to kick off and actually sticking with it can be more challenging. Pick...
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