Archive for March 4th, 2009
Reglan Leaves ‘Em Wriggling
Twitching, Spasms Associated with Heartburn Drug Anyone who’s a regular reader of my columns knows I’m neither the president nor a member of the FDA Fan Club. The Food and Drug Administration and I disagree on a bevy of issues, and I don’t suspect that’s about to come to a conclusion any time soon. But [...]
Posted: March 4th, 2009 under Heartburn, Prescription Drugs.
Tags: black box warning, Reglan, Wyeth
Comments: 1
Putting on Size…Brain Size, That Is
Researchers: Exercise Adds Size to Brain, Improves Spatial Memory I can honestly say that some of the most together and articulate senior citizens I know are those I’ve met through my health club. You name the cliché – “with it,” “on the ball,” “sharp as a tack,” you name it – their mental prowess is [...]
Posted: March 4th, 2009 under Exercise, Senior Fitness.
Tags: senior exercising, senior health
Comments: 4
High BPA, Low GPA?
Research: Kids with High Blood Pressure Score Low in Cognitive Function Tests – Bad News for Grade Point Average? Children everywhere seem to be doing, becoming or experiencing things earlier in life than when I was a kid. They’re having sex at a younger age, involved with drugs at a younger age, drinking at a [...]
Posted: March 4th, 2009 under High Blood Pressure, Obesity.
Tags: high blood pressure children
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