Dear Dad, I want more. The basis of addiction.
What makes certain drugs more or less addictive? Why do patients often become addicted to morphine? This week in class we discussed opioids and what causes th...
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What's Up With Nitric Oxide?
http://www.badasssupplements.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=271 If you are one of those dietary supplement followers, you may have heard of nitric oxi...
Understanding Opioids and Their Importance
This week’s topic deals with Opioid addiction. Opioids are a drug class which includes morphine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone and codeine. Opioids have been used ...
Oh No Opioids
Dangerous, even in moderation Opioids and opioid addiction are common problems in our highly medicated society. They are prescribed in cases of severe and chron...
Why Age?
Michelangelo’s Statue of David is about 506 years old. The statue is in excellent shape despite its significant age and now stands in the Galleria dell’Accadem...
Pick Your Poison: Aging or Cancer
CANCER. A word that no one ever wants to hear. Well guess what – your body doesn’t want to hear it either. From as early as birth your body does everyt...
What's breaking down the brain?
What we know and want to know about aging are the questions my peers and I have pondered over for ages. This passed weeks topic about the aging brain and Alzhei...
Live Long and Prosper
Spock really cuts to the core of success with his Star Trek catch phrase. A person has truly succeeded if he or she has led a long meaningful life, perhaps wit...
Dear Dad, Remember me? Links between Alzheimer's and food
Alright Dad, I’m just trying to look out for you when I say this, put down the gallon of ice cream that I know is in your lap. Yeah I know you work real ...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Where We Stand on Treatment
First off, I’m sure you have all at least heard of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and how it causes its victims to lose their memory. I bet, however, that mos...