Headaches remain a common source of pain in the U.S., but the frequency and severity differ widely among sufferers, and how to avoid headaches altogether is still a head-scratcher. The first remedy for most people is to take a painkiller. But this may not always be the best or safest option. Whether it’s aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen,… Continue reading For Frequent Headaches, Rethinking Popping Painkillers
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Five Myths about Alcohol
It is not uncommon for people to hold familiar myths as fact. Many people regard old proverbs about partying and alcohol as tried and true. Most often, they’re not. Here are five myths – and the real facts: Myth #1: Eating after a night of heavy drinking will reduce your hangover The general belief is… Continue reading Five Myths about Alcohol
5 Bad Habits You Need to Break Right Now
We all want to improve ourselves. At times our own bad habits get in the way of the life we know we deserve. Scientists have come up with many reasons why we stick to bad habits. Some may be harmless yet annoying while others could be self-sabotaging. Why do we persist? More importantly how can… Continue reading 5 Bad Habits You Need to Break Right Now
Misuse of Painkillers Tied to Illegal Drug Use
People who use recreational drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana have a higher likelihood of misusing prescription pain relievers as well, according to new research from the University of Georgia School of Social Work. The investigators’ conclusions were buttressed by a study just released by the federal Centers for Disease Control, which found that heroin… Continue reading Misuse of Painkillers Tied to Illegal Drug Use
Why You Should Be Concerned About OTC Painkillers
Next time you reach into the medicine cabinet seeking relief for a headache, backache or arthritis, be aware of important safety information for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. FDA is strengthening an existing warning in prescription drug labels and over-the-counter (OTC) Drug Facts labels to indicate that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase the chance of a… Continue reading Why You Should Be Concerned About OTC Painkillers
One in Four Patients Prescribed Opioids Progresses to Long-Term Use
Opioid painkiller addiction and accidental overdoses have become far too common across the United States. To try to identify who is most at risk, Mayo Clinic researchers studied how many patients prescribed an opioid painkiller for the first time progressed to long-term prescriptions. The answer: 1 in 4. People with histories of tobacco use and… Continue reading One in Four Patients Prescribed Opioids Progresses to Long-Term Use
Can Meditation Cure Cravings for Painkillers?
People who are addicted to prescription painkillers can reduce cravings by learning to enjoy other parts of their life, according to a new study. The research, published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, was conducted by Eric L. Garland, associate professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. He and his colleagues looked… Continue reading Can Meditation Cure Cravings for Painkillers?
6 Myths About Painkillers
By Richard W. Rosenquist, MD , Chairman of Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic
When it comes to prescription pain medications, there’s a lot of misinformation out there.