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Ritalin: What it is, How it Works
Written on 31 May, 2010 at 6:31 in ADHD | viewed 15,299 views times | 7 Comments
Ritalin, or methylphenidate, is the most popular medication used to treat attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADD & ADHD). It works by activating pathways in the brain associated with attention, focus and motivation and is extremely effective for... (Continue reading)
Vitamin D Deficiency – What’s the Story?
Written on 25 May, 2010 at 7:15 in General Interest | viewed 2,364 views times | 3 Comments
If you’re like us, you’ve probably been hearing a lot recently about the perils of vitamin D deficiency. Suddenly, we’re all lacking it – and it can be linked to a variety of diseases including osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and... (Continue reading)
Obesity Drugs 2010, Which Is the Best?
Written on 18 May, 2010 at 7:54 in PharmaWatch | viewed 1,907 views times | 6 Comments
Three weight-loss pills are going up for FDA approval this year, 2010 – Qnexa, lorcaserin, and Contrave. Here we present the state of the field for weight-loss pills and analyze each treatment. Currently, there are not that many treatments for... (Continue reading)
10 Things You Should Know About Vyvanse
Written on 13 May, 2010 at 5:37 in ADHD | viewed 198,669 views times | 315 Comments
This article was written by a new addition to our team who has significant personal experience with the ADHD medication Vyvanse. None of the ADHD medications I had tried, Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and Wellbutrin had helped me much. Vyvanse has.... (Continue reading)
The Brain and Pain in Fibromyalgia
Written on 9 May, 2010 at 6:33 in neurology | viewed 496 views times | 2 Comments
Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a disease characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, memory loss, and many other common symptoms. It affects approximately 10 million Americans – of which 75-90% are women – and is a significant burden to deal with for... (Continue reading)
Vyvanse: Many Advantages as ADHD Therapy?
Written on 7 May, 2010 at 12:35 in PharmaWatch | viewed 23,102 views times | 18 Comments
Vyvanse is a new treatment for ADHD that is very promising. Importantly, it has several advantages that distinguish it from the many competing treatments. At Health and Life, we are skeptical by nature, but there are advantages to Vyvanse that... (Continue reading)
5-Hour Energy Drink Review
Written on 3 May, 2010 at 7:55 in General Interest | viewed 101,989 views times | 73 Comments
At Health and Life, we occasionally relax and engage in corporate team building by watching television. Over the past months we have seen a fair amount of advertising for a product called 5-Hour Energy. The commercials promise hours of energy... (Continue reading)