How To Detect Opioid Misuse and Addiction And Get Help Before Its Too Late

America is currently in the grips of an opioid epidemic in which 130 people nationwide, die daily from opioid overdoses. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services explains that opioids are “a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such …

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What Will Be Your Legacy Month Encourages Everyone to Make Positive Changes in Their Lives Now as They Think of Their Impact on Future Generations

August is “What Will Be Your Legacy Month,” a time for people to “reflect on their past and present actions and vow to make positive changes that will affect generations.” As we age, we begin to assess our lives in terms of how far we have come and how we have contributed to our society. …

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August is Happiness Happens Month How Does Happiness Affect Brain Health?

Happiness Happens Month has been celebrated every year during the month of August since 1998 to “encourage people to take stock of their lives and try to think about the things that make them happy and to share this joy with others.” It was founded by Pamela Gail Johnson of the Secret Society of Happy …

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August is National Water Quality Month We Know We Cannot Survive Without It, But Are We Doing Enough to Keep Our Water Safe?

Water is one of the basic needs to sustain life on planet Earth. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), “Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Of course, this varies according to age and gender, and also by where someone lives.” USGS also quotes H.H. Mitchell of the …

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Why Dining Together as A Family Can Produce Long-Lasting Health and Wellness Benefits

According to research conducted by the American College of Pediatricians, there are great benefits to adolescents spending time with their families at the family table at mealtime to protect against negative, high risk behaviors. The report explained that conversations among families at the dinner table over the past 30 years has declined by 30%. There …

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