Chronic Viral or Fungal Infections Long-standing infections in the oral cavity can cause repeated inflammation and cellular stress, increasing susceptibility to malignant change
From his 1975 novel Factotum ( public library ) comes one of my favorite passages in literature, which lives beautifully outside its immediate context as a timeless and powerful manifesto for living wholeheartedly and living the life of purpose: If youre going to try, go all the way
The following information comes from several studies by the CDC and SAMHSA regarding nicotine use among individuals with psychiatric illness and substance use disorders: The most common causes of death among people with mental illness are heart disease, cancer, and lung disease, which can all be caused by smoking
Talk to someone about your mood, go for a walk or do some engaging work to relieve stress
HSV-1 is transmitted through touching affected skin that contains the virus or secretions, like saliva