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Addiction Inbox

Addiction Inbox

http://addiction-dirkh.blogspot.com/

A review of news about drug addiction, alcoholism, drugs of abuse, and new scientific and medical treatment options, by the author of "The Chemical Carousel."

Creative Substances -- Enhancing Creativity Throug…

Creative Substances -- Enhancing Creativity Through Nutrition

http://creativesubstances.com/

Creative Substances explores the influence of supplements and nutrition on creativity.

Science Matter

Science Matter

http://sciencematter.wordpress.com

Science Matter is an avenue to explore interesting, current scientific advances covered in the news (or in scientific journals) and how it relates to everyday life.

Intensive Care Unit

Intensive Care Unit

http://intensivecareunit.wordpress.com

An emergency is commonly defined as any condition perceived by the prudent layperson—or someone on his or her behalf—as requiring immediate medical or surgical evaluation and treatment.

GADabout

GADabout

http://stephentimothy.blogspot.com/

Living with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and depression.

Parkinson's Disease- the Journey to a Cure

Parkinson's Disease- the Journey to a Cure

http://parkinsonsthejourneytoacure.blogspot.com/

The purpose of Parkinson's Disease- the Journey to a Cure is to promote all efforts being made to fight for a cure. New and upcoming research, volunteer and non-profit organization efforts and any new or interesting Parkinson's news is discussed.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease

http://parkinson-s-disease.blogspot.com/

Classification "Parkinson's disease" is the synonym of "primary parkinsonism", i.e. isolated parkinsonism due to a neurodegenerative process without any secondary systemic cause. In some cases, it would be inaccurate to say that the cause is "unknow

Cognitive enhancers

Cognitive enhancers

http://e-cognitive-enhancers.blogspot.com/

Dopaminergics Dopaminergics are substances that affect the neurotransmitter dopamine or the components of the nervous system that use dopamine. Dopamine is produced in the synthesis of all catecholamine neurotransmitters, and is the rate limiting st

Neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitter

http://e-neurotransmitter.blogspot.com/

Identifying neurotransmitters Some of the properties that define a chemical as a neurotransmitter are difficult to test experimentally. For example, it is easy using an electron microscope to recognize vesicles on the presynaptic side of a synapse,

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Linkage 12/4: Emotional Flies, Musical Language and eBay Speciati…

Science Life | December 4th 2009 by Rob Mitchum

Drosophila melanogaster (from Wikimedia Commons via Futurity) Fruit Flies and Musical Language Some interesting research on Futurity this week, covering a couple of my favorite scientific topics: fruit flies and music. The first, out of Caltech, use read more

New Study: Pycnogenol® Reduces ADHD in Children

Health and Money | December 4th 2009 by onedrop

A new study reveals that Pycnogenol,an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can balance stress hormones, which lowers adrenaline and dopamine,resulting in a decrease of ADHD in children. read more

Muhammad Ali Opens New Parkinson's Disease Center

CelebrityDiagnosis.com | December 4th 2009

Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, made a rare public appearance yesterday to help open the newly expanded Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, AZ. The facility is now the most comprehensive in the nation for the treatment of the brain disorder whic read more

Over Masturbation

Health for all | December 4th 2009

The Mental Effects of Over MasturbationNo sex-related topic is as debatable as masturbation is. There are people who claim that it is as safe as counting your fingers, while some others say that this is a vice which can bring on several problems. Wha read more

Over Masturbation

Health for all | December 4th 2009

Educational Guide Frequent masturbation and ejaculation stimulate acetylcholine/parasympathetic nervous functions. Excessive stimulation can result in over production of sex hormones and neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine, dopamine and serotonin read more

Pharmacology MCQ 418

PG Preparation | December 4th 2009 by Dr.Vishaal Bhat

Long term treatment with major tranquillisers leads to all except:nauseaan increase in dopamine receptor densityan increase in dopamine receptor sensitivityup regulationa Parkinsonian syndrome (extrapyramidal side effects)Click Here For Answer PG P read more

Next Time Someone’s Riding Your Bumper Get Out of their Way

AmyMusings | December 2nd 2009 by Amy Kehoe

I’m downsizing. I weaned off of my prescription for anxiety now that I don’t need it anymore. It was making my ADHD worse because it suppresses dopamine. But now I keep trying to shove other stuff in my brain. I keep trying to tweak it, to fe read more

Pharmacology MCQ 422

PG Preparation | December 2nd 2009 by Dr.Vishaal Bhat

Chlorpromazine blocks all except: Dopamine receptorsMuscarinic receptorsNicotinic receptorsHistamine receptorsAlpha-adrenoceptors Click Here For Answer PG Preparation read more

Why Quit Marijuana? – The Effects of Marijuana on the Mind

Health Press | December 1st 2009

Those who smoke marijuana are familiar with the “high” they feel when they smoke. This article discusses the effects of THC on the brain, as well as the negative effects of heavy marijuana use on the mind. How does Marijuana Effect the Br read more

Treat Yourself…Why Massages Are Good For Your Health

Healthcare Info for Newbie | December 1st 2009

Billions of dollars are spent each year by people who want to make themselves feel better. Whether this money is spent on beauty, fashion, or gym memberships this money goes towards making our ever stressed out population feel just a little bit bette read more