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How Can A Family Help Their Loved One Conquer Addiction?

Jennifer Smith Better You January 27, 2019

Nobody naturally knows how to help an addict. While many former addicts and support workers have found effective ways to communicate with addicts, it can be affected by the confusion addiction creates. On top of the physical symptoms of addiction that are apparent, there ...Read More

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How to Help a Veteran With PTSD

Jennifer Smith Featured October 27, 2018

There are many veterans who have had at least some trauma in their experiences, and some suffer from what is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Some veterans even have suicidal thoughts and find it difficult to function, or to complete the day-to-day ...Read More

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Antiperspirant: The Fight Against Sweat

Jennifer Smith Better You October 8, 2018

Antiperspirants work by removing the moisture underneath the armpits with an active ingredient called aluminum salts. The aluminum salts assist the sweat glands by blocking the release of sweat. Some believe blocking sweat glands is unhealthy and could cause symptoms associated with cancer. But ...Read More

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Signs You’re Dealing with Too Much Stress (And Ways to Cope)

Jennifer Smith Better You July 23, 2018

Feeling stressed out? Stress isn’t something that you can completely eliminate from your life. It is your body’s natural response to things happening in your life. When the body feels overwhelmed or threatened, it immediately jumps into “fight-or-flight” status releasing cortisol and adrenaline to ...Read More

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Aging: Common Medical Needs

Jennifer Smith Better You July 1, 2018

There are several theories on why we age from pre-determined hereditary genes to the lifestyle. Regardless, of which way the findings conclude the aging process causes the body to slowly malfunction and breakdown. There are many visible signs like your thinning graying hair, wrinkled, ...Read More

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Ways to Ensure Elderly Family Members Are Safe in Their Homes

Jennifer Smith Better You May 23, 2018

Americans are getting older. The average lifespan has increased significantly over the last 100 years thanks to better living conditions and medical advancements. Many aging adults decide to move into new senior living communities that provide on-site assistance. However, some people want to remain ...Read More

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