While there is no cure for drug addiction, there are effective treatments that can help you manage it. The most common forms of treatment are medications, therapy, or both. Treatment will vary depending on which drug, or drugs, you are misusing. Treatment can take place at a hospital, rehab center...
Drug addiction is extremely complex. Most people don’t understand why or how someone becomes addicted to drugs. This leads to the misconception that those who are addicted lack moral principle or are weak. The reality is, this is far from the case. In fact, quitting using any substance when you...
Exercise does more than better your physical health, exercise improves your mental health as well. Sure, it can improve your physical health and your physique, build your muscle mass and your endurance levels, and even add years to your life. People who exercise regularly report that it gives them...
Your day begins with the decision to get up, or not to get up. Hitting the snooze button can shift your daily routine off kilter, making it hard for you to maintain a steady schedule. Be honest, how many times have you hit the snooze button in a row? Or turned off your alarms altogether? Getting...
Happy New Year! We are here with a new episode of Community Health Corner! Every month, we discuss new topics full of tips and tricks to help all of us live healthier lives. January is cervical cancer awareness month, so we have asked Dr. Bob to speak on cervical cancer prevention. He...
Buying in bulk has numerous benefits that you do not want to miss out on! However, buying in bulk can be intimidating, because there is a wide variety of items that can be purchased in bulk. Because of this, it can be difficult to know which items actually make sense for you and your family. This...
Earlier this month, we discussed family health history, covering what it means, why it is important for you, and how you should collect it. We touched on the fact that you should bring this information with you to visit your doctor during your wellness visits, as this information is extremely...
The proper storage of food helps maintain food safety as well as quality. This is because when food is stored correctly the flavor, color, texture, and nutrients are preserved. Room Temperature Most non-perishables will be stored at room temperature but keeping these items well beyond their...
Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome back to Community Health Corner. I’m Shelby, and I am Ursula! It’s December! Can you believe we have reached the end of 2022? This year has flown by, and I cannot believe it. It is crazy how quickly this year has passed by us, but it’s not...
December 4th through 10th is national handwashing week! No matter where you are, practicing hand hygiene is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from germs that can make you sick. Cover your cough and sneeze the right way. The primary way viral respiratory illnesses...