I say this because it can seep in with little warning and consume you. Regret can be useful in helping you recognize things you need to do differently in the future, but that’s about the limit of it’s usefulness. We can’t change the past, but we can change the present and future. If you’re presently […]
New Drug Approved for Adult ADHD
A new drug called Vyvanse was recently approved for use in adults. It was approved in February 2007 for children 6-12. Why is this significant? Vyvanse is a “prodrug” meaning it’s the precursor to the stimulant dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine). As a prodrug, it has to be metabolized by the digestive system to become active. This […]
Driving Deemed Safe with Ambien
A recent literature review showed that people who take Ambien at night for sleep are able to drive 5-6 hours later. J. Jason Buckland, D.O. and associates reviewed 10 studies that involved driving tests after the administration of Ambien. These studies showed that there is no residual impairments in the morning, approxminately 5-6 hours later. […]
Are You Stingy With Praise?
There’s a saying, “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” There is merit to this statement and can work well in casual relationships. But with people who are close to you, if you often have little to say about their accomplishments, you can fall short of being a supportive […]
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Body Dysmorhpic Disorder is a condition whereby a person is preoccupied with a physical defect that either doesn’t exist or exists in a very minor form but is exaggerated by the individual. Common flaws are usually those of the face or head such as complexion flaws, thinning hair, blemishes, scars etc. It may also take […]
Even Diet Soda Linked with Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Ravi Dhingra and colleagues out of Harvard recently analyzed data from the Framingham Heart Study and found that people who drank at least one 12 ounce soda each day had a 44% increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The soda could be regular or diet and caffeinated or decaf. This suggests that it’s not […]