Ibuprofen and Its Effect on the Body Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that serves as a popular, over-the-counter, non-addictive alternative to opioid painkillers. It's commonly used to relieve pain, including muscle pain, minor injuries, headaches, toothaches, fever, and in higher doses, ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Meet Our 10 Finalists for the 2024 First Responder Paws Award!
Roughly 8,500 people voted for their favorite dog in this year’s contest for the First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. Now that the votes have been tallied, we wanted to give you an opportunity to meet the 10 dogs that received the most votes and are now finalists for the 2024 award. ... Read More
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Part 3, Emotional Eating
Our relationship with food is deeply personal, shaped by how we connect with it on a physical and emotional level. For many, food can become a source of comfort, stress relief, or a way to cope with difficult emotions. By practicing mindfulness and addressing emotional eating, we can create a healthier, more balanced ... Read More
How to Clean Pot Out of Your System and Why it Rarely Works
If you're a marijuana user with a drug test coming up, you may be worried about testing positive for the drug. If so, you may also be looking for how to clean pot out of your system—and fast. You're right to be concerned: Testing positive for weed could result in repercussions at work. Beware, however, the quick fixes ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Is Percocet? Addiction, Withdrawal Symptoms & Treatment
The United States is currently in a third wave of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids are a family of manufactured drugs that are chemically similar to opiates derived from the opium poppy plant. Many opioids have medicinal uses for the relief of acute and chronic pain, including the drug Percocet. So, what's perc, ... Read More
Medical Massage Therapy in Mental Health Rehab: A Q&A with an Expert
Therapeutic massage is an ancient practice, having evolved over thousands of years to comprise a range of techniques and modalities. “Medical massage therapy," the application of massage therapy to treat medical conditions, is a more recent concept. The practice first gained ground in the mid 20th century. Since then, ... Read More
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts That Won’t Go Away
Many parents understand what it's like to have horrifying thoughts that won't go away about their child being harmed. Most everyone experiences moments of frustration or anger when a violent thought creeps in and then subsides. It's common to experience anxiety and even play out scenarios about failing when trying ... Read More
The Challenges of Returning to Civilian Life: An Expert’s Insights
The transition from active military duty to civilian life can be challenging on multiple fronts for veterans. Raymond (“Ray”) McDaniel knows. As a clinical therapist and a program lead for Shatterproof FHE Health, our specialized treatment program for first responders, McDaniel has come alongside many people who in ... Read More
