Opioid pain relievers are sometimes prescribed in order to manage severe pain, like the kind that you might feel after going through surgery. However, while these drugs are potent at controlling pain, they can also have an unwanted side effect: addiction. Whether you were given these medications by a doctor or took them recreationally, if you’re having trouble kicking the habit now, here’s why.
How Your Brain Normally Works
The brain isn’t just an organ that sends electrical signals out to relay and translate information.…
Chilly winter weather means that more children are likely to wear hats, scarves, and coats. Unfortunately, these essential cold-weather items also provide a means for head lice to spread from one child to another. Lice must have a surface to cling to, as they’re only capable of crawling.
These items are often stored in close proximity or shared by multiple children, making it easy for lice to essentially crawl from child to child.…
Stretching your muscles and ligaments in the body can help prevent injuries, as you are limbering your body to be able to withstand the extra pressure and straining caused by the sport or activity you are doing. An ankle or foot injury, for instance, could put you out for a while, leaving you in a cast, a brace, or with surgery on the horizon. Read on for a few stretches you should be dong to keep your feet and ankles stretched out and limber to prevent injuries.…
