Habitual intake of diet soda, dubbed “the Patron drink for alcoholics” by actor Stephen Moyer in an interview with People magazine, can do some serious damage to your health. In a recent study, researchers from Boston University found that both regular and diet soda consumption can even damage your brain. Study participants who frequently drink…
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Spirituality has been found to have a pretty profound impact on people in recovery from a substance use disorder. Some of the perks: less anxiety, more optimism, fewer cravings and relapses. And you don’t have to be religious to experience the benefits. Spirituality is about believing in something bigger than yourself and taking the time…
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Federation of State Physician Health Program’s Annual Education Conference & Business Meeting 2017 will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 – 1:00pm to Saturday, April 22, 2017 – 12:00pm at Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, TX with its agenda focusing on Restoring Physician Satisfaction and Wellness in an Era of Burnout, Mental Illness,…
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A healthy, balanced relationship can have a positive impact on your recovery. It can make you more productive, less likely to experience anxiety and depression and, in general, more satisfied with life. The wrong types of relationship, however, can take an emotional toll and even lead to relapse if you’re not careful. Now more than ever, it’s…
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It’s Monday and the day after Daylight Saving Time, which means you’re probably even more exhausted than usual today. Luckily, today is also National Napping Day – when taking a brief snooze is not only acceptable but also encouraged. After all, studies show that taking a short “power nap” can have a powerful impact on…
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If you’re a lawyer struggling with alcohol abuse, you’re far from alone. A new landmark study, published this month in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, found that one in three licensed employed attorneys in the U.S. consume alcohol at levels consistent with problem drinking.That’s roughly 21 percent, compared with 12 percent of a broad sample of…
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Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit (or recommit) to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. The good news: If you’re already in recovery, you’ve taken a great first step in the right direction. You may already know…
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Rise and shine! Getting up early is a smart habit you may want to add to your list of recovery to-dos. In fact, many super powerful folks – from former first lady Michelle Obama to Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Apple CEO Tim Cook – have been known to skip over the snooze button and…
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A difficult and oft-overlooked part of recovery is the ability to have patience for your mind, body, and spirit to heal from the harms of addiction. There’s no quick-fix when it comes to sobriety; it’s a lifelong journey that requires time and patience – patience with the process and patience with yourself as well as with…
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Millions of Americans struggle with clinical depression and, unfortunately, a high percentage of those individuals aren’t getting treatment. While the reasons for not getting help are varied, often the decision results from the fear of jeopardizing one’s career. Or at least this is the case when it comes to pilots, according to research published in…
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