January 19, 2023 / Interesting / Briana OGrady
Mixing Mocktail Magic
Amongst the most popular New Year’s resolutions is the sobriety challenge of sustaining from alcohol for the first month of the new year, referred to as “Dry January”. Whether a personal choice for a healthier lifestyle, a competition amongst friends, a detox for the new year, or just a personal test of will power, the challenge can prove harder than we may think. Many of us are accustomed to our daily nightcap, a cocktail at the end of a hard work day, a cold beer at a sporting event, or the social aspect of going out for drinks with friends on the weekend; and with 12 days still remaining in January, February can feel far away.
Similarly, in the weeks leading to and following surgery, patients are…
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January 11, 2023 / Health / Julie Walden
After the Ouch: Safe Disposal of Medications
So, what happens with the unused medications? Many people do not know what to do with their controlled substance prescription medications and just keep them stored in their medicine cabinets. Unknown by many, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts an annual….
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January 5, 2023 / Health / Anthony Mattiello
Happy 2023!
About half of Americans state that they make New Year’s resolutions. Sadly only 8% actually stick with it and achieve their goals. It is a great time to set a plan to achieve new goals for personal growth. A majority of these new lifestyle changes are abandoned within the first month. But why? Change is hard.
A goal is….
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