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Marriage is hard work and requires constant input, compromise, and sacrifice. When you love your spouse, it does not feel like work. However, recent events that forced many couples to remain indoors with their significant others 24/7 have proven to be a strain that some have struggled to bear. Marital problems have reared their ugly heads, even for those couples who thought their marriages were rock solid. Here are some factors that have contributed to them: Familiarity breeds contempt This adage has proven true for many married couples over the last twelve months. Most spouses are used to seeing each other only for a few hours a day due to work commitments. ...
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The herpes simplex virus can cause sores and is contagious through skin-to-skin contact. Unfortunately, contracting herpes bears a lot of stigma. The associations to sexual promiscuity and irresponsible behavior that people often make about it are harmful and can lead to misinformation and mistreatment. Herpes, contrary to popular belief, is not solely a sexually transmitted infection or linked in any way to sexual promiscuity. Knowing the causes and risk factors of herpes, outlined here, can improve how you treat it and prevent contraction. Types of viruses Herpes infections are caused by one of two viruses; HSV 1 or HSV 2. HSV 1 can be contracted ...
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For couples looking to conceive, 10-15% face the harsh reality of infertility. It is common knowledge that fertility treatments are costly and stressful. Many factors affect the process and very few people have knowledge of their own fertility. Age is a factor of infertility, so there’s a sense of urgency once couples find out. Often the information is overwhelming. But, there is a lot of good information available and here we’ll be looking at some of the things you could consider on the journey. Fertility treatment Based on many factors, fertility treatment can cost a fortune. Determining a course of treatment is usually done through testing, and ...
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There has been a lot written in the past as to why people are reluctant to call a therapist for help. From trying to “toughen” it out themselves, to making believe their problems are minimal compared to others problems, to being afraid to open “Pandora’s box”, and believing that just talking to someone can’t possibly help them, therapy is often put off until the severity of the symptoms and issues practically forces a person into therapy. Below are some of the erroneous beliefs why people tend to shun therapy. I will list the beliefs and then challenge them to help the reader understand that there is another side to their thinking that may not have been considered. ...
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MOS is continuing to partner with AL for the 2020 MS Gulf States Oncology Summit (MOS/AL Congress) to be held April 3-5 at a new location, The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, AL. The agenda is in the final stages. Please make your plans to attend. Attendees can make a reservation by visiting http://group.hilton.com/alabamacancercongress or by call Central Reservations at 800.618.4350 and using code CACO. Deadline for amkeing reservations at our group rate ($209-309) is March 10, 2020. Membership to MOS is free for nurses just go to www.msoncologysociety.org and register
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