Richard J Smith LCSW

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• How Assistive Devices Can Help Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Since the chronic nature of rheumatoid arthritis is often painful, you may be curious about assistive devices. These devices make your day easier. There have been many gains in technology, allowing for new robotics, innovative solutions, and automated tasks. While we often think of these gains as an...

• What Causes Hair Loss?

  Normally one loses up to 100 strands of hair per day, which is completely normal. Many people lose their hair as they grow older, which is not meant to be alarming. In most cases, losing a few strands here and there may not make a noticeable difference in the scalp.There are different types of hair...

• Amy Poehler Isn't Laughing About Sleep Apnea

  Everyone can agree that sleep is very important for someone to maintain their overall health. One celeb who knows this well is favorite funny lady and former SNL cast member Amy Poehler. When discussing her own sleeping issues, Poehler mentioned that when her son, Archie was just three months old,...

• Eating Trans Fat May Increase Your Risk of Depression

  A recent study has shown that the consumption of trans fats on a regular basis can increase your chances of developing depression, in addition to several cardiovascular conditions. This risk can be reduced significantly by maintaining a healthy diet, and replacing any form of trans fat with olive...

• Reasons Why You Need Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  This article covers everything about cognitive-behavioral therapy and why you would need it. Our main focus is why you would need it. We will, however, look at what it is, how it will work on you, where to find it, and any other necessary information. What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?It is a...

• Lupus Patients with Skin Conditions May Indicate Serious Complications

  To this day, certain cases of systemic lupus erythematosus are killing patients, and a previous study looked into what exactly was the primary cause of these deaths related to the disease. Following the study, it was concluded that certain traits on the patient’s skin can serve as an indicator of...