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New 16 hour ADHD med approved

Posted on September 1, 2017 by admin

“Shire wins U.S. approval for long-acting ADHD drug” by Natalie Grover, Ben Hirschler of Reuters Shire received approval for a new long-acting medication named Mydayis. It is the same as Adderall XR (i.e., amphetamine & dextroamphetamine mixed salts) but should … Continue reading →

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Depression Now World’s Most Widespread Illness

Posted on May 24, 2017 by admin

“Depression Is Now the World’s Most Widespread Illness” By Laura Entis as published online in Fortune.com, Mar 30, 2017 This article came out earlier this spring and gave some hard numbers on just how pervasive and destructive depression can be. … Continue reading →

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Poor Sleep May Make You Prone to Colds

Posted on July 22, 2016 by admin

Poor Sleep May Make You Prone to Colds BBC Health online Continuing on the last post’s theme of sleep and things-that-were-obvious-but-now-verified-by-science, I’m posting this article about the effect of inadequate sleep on the immune system. Inadequate sleep can be caused … Continue reading →

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Why drinking coffee can give you jet lag – and help you get over it

Posted on July 11, 2016 by admin

Why Drinking Coffee Can Give You Jet Lag – and Help You Get Over It Published by The Guardian Many people with ADHD have trouble getting to bed on time. This can happen for a variety of reasons including difficulty … Continue reading →

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How do I deal with seasonal affective disorder?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by admin

“How do I … deal with seasonal affective disorder?” By Phil Maynard From TheGuardian.com Given the upcoming end of daylight savings time this Sunday in the United States, I thought this article would be useful and timely. The article mentions … Continue reading →

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