Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder whose symptoms are a result of a lack of dopamine, a brain neurotransmitter. Approximately 1 1/2 million people in the United States suffer from Parkinson’s disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Parkinson’s is chronic and progressive and will strike slightly more men than women and slightly more whites [...]
For many in the elderly population sleep is a challenge. Researchers are learning that more than half of the individuals in the United States who fall in the classification of “older” people have at least one complaint about how well they can sleep at night. As we age there are specific changes which naturally occur [...]
Tricyclic anti-depressants such as Elavil, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac or Lexapro, and especially serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Effexor or Cymbalta, which are dual-acting antidepressants that can increase both serotonin and norepinephrine, have proven capable of decreasing pain while treating both depression and chronic pain. Because pain can [...]
Prescription drugs may cause overuse complications. That includes those such as Imitrex and Maxalt that are designed for migraine headaches. Read on..Overuse of pain relievers might create a bigger headache
February 28, 2009 – 3:50 pm
To examine the role of high cholesterol in prostate cancer, Dr. Keith Solomon and colleagues fed mice a high fat/high cholesterol “Western” diet. They found that high cholesterol levels promoted tumor growth and that Ezetimibe (Zetia), which blocks the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine, could prevent this increased tumor growth. Read on..Lowering Your Cholesterol [...]
February 26, 2009 – 3:39 pm
Data presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 25th Annual Meeting show that Cymbalta (duloxetine) maintains safety and effectiveness as a treatment for fibromyalgia for at least 1 year. Read on..Cymbalta Shows Long-Term Safety & Effectiveness for Fibromyalgia
February 25, 2009 – 3:24 pm
Healthy men who are screened regularly and have no symptoms of prostate cancer should discuss with a doctor the possibility of taking a finasteride pill (sold as Propecia and Proscar) daily to try to ward off prostate cancer. Read on..Experts promote baldness drug for prostate cancer
February 25, 2009 – 3:18 pm
Weight loss medications like Reductil and Xenical won’t do all the work for you and you’ll need to change your lifestyle too but they can help you to achieve this if you take good advice from those who know what they are talking about. Read on..Reductil Works Better With Advice And Counselling
February 25, 2009 – 3:02 pm
Got hay fever? Certain fruits and veggies may also trigger a reaction. Read on..Your diet may worsen seasonal allergies -
February 19, 2009 – 10:15 am
Many women nowadays are into resistance training. Many get into resistance training programs engaging into sports. Resistance training is important for women. It allows you to be active and have a healthy body. You may also gain the needed strength and physically built muscles. Before you start lifting weights, you should know the proper ways [...]