Living Essentials From BYU

Living Essentials talks about alcoholism. In the United States there have been over 100,000 alcohol-related deaths reported each year for the past 20 years. We'll discuss what addiction really means, how it can start, and the influence it has on the human brain - particularly those with genetic predisposition for alcoholism. We'll also talk about treatments available to help people overcome this destructive disease.

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Living Essentials discusses adoption from the perspective of birth mothers. An unplanned pregnancy can be extremely difficult for an ill prepared, expectant mother. It's a discovery that can be overwhelming, requiring the birth mother to make many complex decisions. We'll explore the various forms of adoption available to expectant mothers and what they should know in making such a life changing choice.

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Living Essentials discusses domestic abuse. Approximately 15 percent of all U.S. adults report having been a victim of domestic violence. We'll talk about the different forms of domestic abuse and the resources available for victims and the ways they can end the cycle of violence. We'll also explore ways we can support loved ones who may be victims of domestic violence.

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Living Essentials talks about menopause. Menopause will affect every woman at some point in her life. Most women will spend about one-half of their lives in a post-menopausal stage. Today we'll discuss the symptoms of menopause, and the treatments that are available to ease the transition and possibly even avoid the symptoms all together.

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Living Essentials discusses desserts made from food storage. You're probably thinking the words like "delicious" and "food storage" don't belong in the same sentence. With the tips and recipes we'll talk about, you'll be able to make delicious desserts every family will enjoy. We'll show you how you can save money, eat healthier, cook faster and never run out of ingredients by making tasty treats with food storage.

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Living Essentials talks about children's social development. Children start learning the basic principles of social interactions very early and use them as their guide in social settings over their entire lifetime. These social lessons can potentially have major impact on the child's success or failure in life. Living Essentials discusses the important milestones in social development and the distinct roles that mothers and fathers can play.

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Living Essentials talks about Neonatal Resuscitation. Every day 10 children die from suffocation in the United States. Many of these deaths could be prevented if parents knew how to react to a child who is not breathing and knew how to perform simple CPR. Living Essentials discusses the most common causes of asphyxiation in children and learn crucial skills to all parents and siblings should have in order to keep our smallest loved ones alive.

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Living Essentials talks about headaches. Almost everyone will deal with some type of headache in their lifetime. Living Essentials talks about what causes headaches and discusses lifestlye changes we can implement to prevent headaches from happening. Treatments available for available for severe chronic cases are also discussed.

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Living Essentials talks about infertility. Problems with infertility can be very stressful and emotionally draining for couples, but there are ways to address almost every cause of infertility. Living Essentials discusses how lifestyle can affect fertility and helps you learn about all the options available to correct the problems.

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Living Essentials discusses home organization. On average, Americans spend 55 minutes a day trying to find things like their keys, check-book, or even clothing around the house. We'll discuss how to organize the chaos of clutter in your house and reclaim peace, sanity, and that extra time lost in disorganization. Living Essentials has practical advice for starting your home organization.

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Living Essentials discusses communication in marriage. Experts say that problems in finances, religion, and matters of intimacy in marriage are actually a result of poor communication. According to recent research, on average, couples wait six years from the first signs of problems before they seek help. Living Essentials looks at practical techniques for establishing and strengthening healthy communication in your marriage.

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Often a healthy pregnancy requires changes in a woman's lifestyle including diet, exercise, and other healthy behaviors. A potential mother will also need to find the right health care provider as well as decide on the type of labor they want to experience. "Preconception Health Care" provides you with tools to help you make the best decisions when it comes to your preconception health.

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Living Essentials discusses community gardening. Stimulating social interaction, reducing family food budgets, and beautifying your neighborhoods are just some of the benefits of community gardening, and you can experience them all while growing nutritious and organic food. Living Essentials explores the steps involved in joining or starting a garden in your community.

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In this episode a closer look is taken at substance abuse among adolescents and ways to recognize common risk factors. Preventative measures are given to help keep kids away from drugs.

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This episode focuses on the importance of family dinnertime and how it helps children succeed. Help is given in how to plan and organize a nutrious dinner every night of the week.

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