Health

The Stress of Moving House

The Stress of Moving House

Feel daunted by the fact you have a day to pack up all your belongings, move them then place them all in your new abode! Just the thought of it can make even the most laid back of people quiver with fear, especially as it is been found moving house can make you feel AND […]

The Path From RN to BSN

The Path From RN to BSN

In today’s tough job market, nursing is one of the few fields still in high demand. With a high potential for employment and job security, the route to a rewarding career is easier than ever. A BSN degree teaches critical thinking, provides practical skills in the workplace and ultimately prepares students for a leadership position […]

How Bikes Can Save Us

How Bikes Can Save Us

America is car country. We drive everywhere, and we all pay the price: transportation alone accounts for 20% of an American family’s budget, the 2nd biggest cost after housing. A sedentary lifestyle doesn’t just kill our pockets, either – it kills us. After tobacco, inactivity-related diseases are the number one killer in the US. But […]

Zoloft – A Blockbuster Drug With a Black Box Warning

Zoloft – A Blockbuster Drug With a Black Box Warning

Zoloft (also known as Lustral in the UK) is the brand name for the drug sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. SSRIs prevent receptors in the human brain from re-absorbing serotonin that has already been released. Serotonin helps maintain feelings of well-being in people, so preventing its re-absorption alleviates negative feelings.