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Category Archives: Central Nervous System
Low Levels of Vitamin D increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study conducted in Finland indicated that low level of vitamin D increases the risk of Parkinson disease. This study was carried out among 3000 people in Finland, an area where sunlight exposure is limited and the population vitamin … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Central Nervous System, Parkinson's disease, Vitamins
Tagged 25-hyrdoxyvitamin D, Parkinson's disease, vitamin D
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Low level of Vitamin D might cause Headache and Migraine
If you constantly experience headache or migraine, you might like to check your level of vitamin D level. A presentation at the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society (AHS) suggested patients with headache and migraine have low … Continue reading
Vitamins B6, B12 May Protect Against Depression in Older Adults
A recently published study showed that high intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 might reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in older adults. The study evaluated the dietary intakes and the incidence of depression in 3503 adults who are at … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Depression, Vitamins
Tagged Depression, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6
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Tai Chi Increased Efficacy of Antidepressant Therapy in Older Adults
Like acupuncture(針灸), Tai Chi (太極拳) was known to improve blood circulation and stimulate the central nervous system. A new study now reported that adding Tai Chi to antidepressant therapy (such as escitalopram, Lexapro) can improve resilience, quality of life, and … Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Depression
Tagged Acupuncture, antidepressant, Depression, escitalopram, Lexapro, Tai Chi
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Infertility and Use of Fertility Drugs Increases Risk for Autism
Preliminary results of a study (Nurses Health Study II) suggest that a history of fertility problems and the use of ovulation-inducing drugs (OIDs) are associated with an almost 2-fold increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Infertility
Tagged Autism, Infertility, Ovulation-inducing drugs
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Dietary Pattern that Cuts the Risk of Alzheimer’s disease
According to a new study published in the April 12 issue of the Archives of Neurology, individuals who consume a diet rich in nuts, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, and olive oil–based salad dressings but low in high-fat dairy products, red … Continue reading
Posted in Dementia
Tagged Alzheimer's, Diet, Folate, omega-3, Omega-6, Vitamin B12, vitamin E
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Uses of Herbs and Drug Interactions in Cardiovascular Patients
More and more consumers are taking herbal supplements as an alternative treatment for their diseases. It is estimated that more than 15 million people in the US consume herbal remedies or high-dose vitamins, and the total number of visits to … Continue reading
Insomnia – Prevalence, Diagnosis and Latest treatment for Sleeplessness
Background If you have difficulty failing asleep, frequent awakenings, early morning awakenings, daytime drowsiness, snoring, or sleep apnea, you might be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is a common problem in the US with over 50 million Americans reported having a … Continue reading
Posted in Insomnia
Tagged Ambien, Benzodiazepines, Benzodiazepines-receptor agonists, Diagnosis, eszopiclone, Insomnia, Lunesta, Non-pharmacological, Pharmacological, Prevalence, Ramelteon, Rozerem, sleeplessness, Sominex, Starnoc, Treatment, Unisom, zaleplon, zolpidem
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Hypertension may lead to dementia in older adults
Hypertension appears to predict progression to dementia in older adults with cognitive deficiency (ability to plan and initiate/inhibit complex behaviors), according to a report published in the February 2010 issue of the Archives of Neurology. The analysis was based on … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Hypertension
Tagged Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Hypertension
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Hypertensive drugs effective in preventing dementia
A new analysis reported patients who took the anti-hypertensive drugs(ARBs), have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than patients who took other anti-hypertensive drugs such as ACE inhibitors. Furthermore, the rates of disease progression, indicated by the … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Hypertension
Tagged ACE, Alzheimer's disease, ARBs, Dementia, Hypertension, Prevent+
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