Is it true that if you are prescribed antidepressants you run the risk of becoming addicted? Would you like to know what to do to avoid possible addiction to these drugs? Find out here. Last update: 08 June 2023 The increasingly continued prescribing of antidepressants raises questions about whether these are addictive drugs. These drugs are not only prescribed for depressive disorders. In fact, they are frequently administered to patients suffering from chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, severe phobias and post-traumatic stress. THE currently available antidepressants are not…
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30 low-carb snacks to help reduce inflammation
These low-carb snack recipes are the perfect morning or afternoon snack. With a focus on flavorful ingredients like nuts, berries, and avocados, these snacks not only keep you full and satisfied, but they also work to fight nagging inflammation. The annoying symptoms of inflammation can range from forgetfulness and joint pain to higher blood pressure, and these snacks can help bring it down in a delicious effort. Plus, each recipe meets our low-carb nutritional benchmarks with just 14 grams or less per serving to help you meet your nutritional goals.…
Read MoreGovernments get nearly $19 billion more in opioid legal deals
Comment on this storyComment State and local governments to receive an additional $18.75 billion from drug chains and drug makers to settle lawsuits over their role in flooding the country with pain relief money intended to help communities still grappling with an unparalleled addiction and overdose crisis, lawyers announced Friday. The settlements must be paid for by drugmakers Allergan and Teva, as well as CVS and Walgreens. The deals also include Walmart, which is expected to finalize its deal soon. The deals emerge more than a year after pharmaceutical company…
Read MoreHave you checked your children’s school meals for artificial sweeteners? A new study says it can
SEAT Anyone working to cut calories with a zero-calorie drink or snack may want to rethink that choice, according to a new study showing artificial sweeteners can damage your DNA. The North Carolina State University study specifically found the culprit to be sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener created by altering real sugar. With so many kids eating out at school, KOMO News has begun polling local districts to find out if they use artificial sweeteners. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Everett School District (ESD) told KOMO News that they don’t…
Read MoreEpic leg workout, no barbell squats needed
Not everyone can, nor does they have the inclination to barbell squat as part of their daily leg workouts. After all, sometimes it’s pretty easy to skip workout legs altogether. But some like discomfort during exercise, and we’re not just talking about the quad burn. Whatever your reason for training your legs, there are many ways you can achieve lower body muscle building without putting yourself under the barbell. Moonlight firefighter and One LDN personal trainer by day, Wole Adesemoye of Precision Performance Coaching, shares his epic daily leg session…
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