This is typically due to fluid retention rather than an increase in body fat. As the heart’s function deteriorates, the kidneys may become less efficient at removing excess fluid from the body, leading to weight gain. Patients may notice swelling in the legs, abdomen,...
HealthLinkBC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets on a range of public health and safety topics including disease prevention and immunizations. Animal studies have suggested a benefit from vitamins B-1 and B-12, speculated to be due to protective effects against...
By Amy Morin, LCSWAmy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international Alcoholics Anonymous bestselling author. Her books, including “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do,” have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx...
But in the pre-industrial era, there were few job options to choose from, and limited mobility among them. At least half the workforce had to be engaged in agriculture, because a farm family could only produce enough to feed themselves and at most about one other...
Depending on the city, neighborhood and services offered, rent can range from $300 to $2,000 per month. Some sober homes do not require residents to pay utility bills, but utilities may be rationed to avoid waste. Sober living homes are maintained through fees, and...
