If you have a family member who has either developed a mental illness or has fought one all his or her life, you likely know first-hand about the stress that comes with managing such a situation. If you've noticed in recent weeks, however, that your family member is getting worse, it might be time to get yourself and your loved one some professional help. Today, assisted living facilities can handle a wide variety of different kinds of patients, including those with mental illness.
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The fall and winter months have a lot of wonderful things to offer, but at the same time, it is also flu season. Influenza is a type of virus that can cause serious illness, and the prevalent strain of the flu can vary from one year to another. While there is no definitive cure for the flu, flu vaccinations are developed each year. It is highly recommended that all people make an appointment with their family physician to get a flu shot in the early fall.
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With opioid addiction becoming a nationwide epidemic and overdoses reaching frightening levels, opioid dependency treatments have taken a spotlight. One of the newest and most effective options is suboxone treatment. For those who are looking to break free of opioid dependency, suboxone allows them to eliminate the withdrawal symptoms without giving them the ability to abuse it for a high as can happen with other medications. However, there are some things you need to know before using this treatment.
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A cleft palate is a hole in the roof of the mouth that occurs when the bones and tissues fail to fuse together when your baby is in your womb. It one of the most common birth defects, and while no identifiable cause can be determined in some cases, it is often the result of inherited syndromes or a genetic predisposition.
Fortunately, surgery can correct the cleft palate and restore the child's appearance.
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When you're a parent of a child who suffers from asthma, you're already fully aware of the efforts that you make to help your child breathe as easily as possible. Ensuring that your child always has his or her inhaler and identifying what things can trigger an asthma attack can help your child to avoid challenges with his or her breathing. If you haven't yet been through cold season with your child — perhaps because he or she has only recently been diagnosed — you'll need to be careful.
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