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quitting smoking

Overcoming Smoking Addiction: Effective Strategies and Clinical Trials

Smoking is an addictive habit that poses significant health risks, including cancer, lung disease, and heart disease. Quitting smoking is a challenging task that requires a great deal of determination, willpower, and sometimes professional help. In this article, we will explore some effective ways to overcome smoking addiction and provide insights from clinical trials that …

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The Major Questions About Social Anxiety Answered

Social anxiety is far more complex than simple shyness and can significantly impact all areas of life, even mundane errands like grocery shopping. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), nearly 15 million adults in the US are struggling with social anxiety disorder – an issue that usually starts during adolescence. What …

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stress and diabetes

Stress and Diabetes: Symptoms & Complications

The hormones adrenaline and cortisol are released into your body during the fight-or-flight response to stress or threat. If your body cannot process these hormones efficiently, it can lead to increased blood sugar levels. Managing diabetes becomes even harder when you experience chronic stress from long term problems with blood glucose levels.   How can …

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migraine

Migraines vs. Headaches: What’s the Difference?

Although migraines affect over 37 million people in the United States, fewer than 5% of those affected have been correctly diagnosed and treated. Before you write off your problem as just another headache, understand the distinctions between headaches and migraines. Knowing the key distinctions could provide you with long-deserved comfort and clarity. Headaches: Common Types …

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memory loss

The Difference Between Forgetfulness and Serious Memory Loss

Many aging adults are concerned about their memory and other cognitive functions. They might be concerned with learning new information more slowly or forgetting to pay a bill from time to time. However there is a difference between common forgetfulness and memory loss. Here’s what you should know: What is normal forgetfulness and what isn’t? …

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