4 Things You Need to Know About Opioids for Pain Management

Opiods in a pill bottle on a table

In the wake of the opioid addiction crisis, physicians have been cutting back on prescribing opioids for pain relief.  But still, sometimes patients are prescribed these powerful painkillers, especially after a major surgery. Even when prescribed by a physician and taken as directed, using a prescription opioid painkiller can cause side effects including tolerance, physical […]

How to Outsmart Your Appetite

Outsmart your appetite – close up shot of woman’s pursed lips as she holds orange macaron cookie in front of her face.

You work out regularly and watch what you eat. So why do you have to lie down to button your pants? Research suggests that the things around you, from the temperature of your house to the style of your candy dish, may be setting you up to overindulge. It seems a bit unfair to have […]