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Does heavy drinking affect brain function?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareNot much research exists that examines the impact of alcohol consumption on brain aging before old age. However, a new study has included data from more than 5,000 men and 2,000 women at midlife, and this research suggests that middle-aged men who drink heavily show declines in memory, attention and reasoning skills six years earlier than men who drink less alcohol.
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Prescription drug overdose – Can we be honest?
Jason Poquette PharmaceuticalWaste Management & EnvironmentalSome topics tend to generate more heat than light, and prescription drug overdose is one of them. Type in the word “addiction” or “overdose” into any news search engine, and you will quickly have a list of articles longer than the half-life of methadone to manage. And this isn’t surprising. The number of deaths attributed to drug overdose in America is climbing.
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The role of nurses in an aging population
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIt's no secret that the population of the United States — and the world at large — is aging rapidly. The Baby Boom ended around 1964, and since those heady days of relative economic prosperity and population growth, the birth rate hasn't kept pace with the rate of aging.
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A look at the latest therapeutic methods for migraine
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalMigraine is a common and devastating disorder, with chronic migraine characterized by headaches for more than or equal to 15 days per month. There are several treatment options for this condition, and here is a look at some of the latest developments.
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Employee assistance programs offer help to veterans with PTSD
Joy Burgess Civil & GovernmentWith the growing number of veterans in the workplace, many employers have employee assistance programs in place that offer help to veterans, specifically to those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, other mental health problems and reintegration issues.
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Sleep: The most important part of the day
Jeff White Sports & FitnessWe live in a fast-paced society. Everything needs to be done now, and there's always more we have to do. Being able to do it all is good, but to do it all at the expense of getting a full night's sleep or adequate rest can be detrimental to your health.
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Virginia bill is first step to improving mental healthcare
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareSince 2008, states nationwide have cut $4.5 billion from mental healthcare funding. But Virginia is taking steps to become a true leader in the mental healthcare field. After a 5-minute floor speech in the Virginia Senate on Feb. 10, Senate Bill 260 was approved with a 38-0 vote.
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Is the money spent each year on supplements creating benefits?
Cynthia Sheppard Solomon PharmaceuticalA recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests not. In fact, the researchers question whether Americans are wasting money. There is actually significant evidence to advise against routine supplementation.
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Are smartphones productive tools or distractive devices?
C. Fredrick CrumMany businesses provide leaders with smartphones or reimburse employees for their use of their private phones for business use so that productivity is increased. I have always wondered if this practice actually increased productivity or if having the world at your fingertips was a distraction. A group of researchers at Kent State University seems to have provided an answer.
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Valentine’s Day woes? There’s an ICD-10 code for that
Charlotte Bohnett Medical & Allied HealthcareNo holiday is without unfortunate incidents — not even the lovey, dovey Valentine's Day. No matter what goes awry, though, trust that there's an ICD-10 code for it.
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