Consumer Reports: Should You Stop Taking That Medication?
Some drugs should only be used for a short amount of time. Here are the meds to watch out for Sleep Aids About 14 percent of adults ages 65 to 80 report regular use of prescription or OTC sleep aids. But this is a mistake, especially for older adults. “These drugs tend to have a stronger effect in seniors’ bodies for longer than they do in younger people, making them more susceptible to side effects such as confusion and memory problems,” says Raj Dasgupta, M.D., assistant pr
Health.com - Lush Customers Swear This Cult Product Puts Them Right to Sleep, But Does It Really Wor
We asked Raj Dasgupta MD, an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, for his take. He tells us that, yes, certain scents can help you drift off to dreamland a little more easily. "Scents have the ability to trigger memories and evoke emotions that can make it difficult to sleep," he notes. "Certain fragrances that make you happy and relaxed may promote sleep by reducing stress and anxiety." But when it comes to sleep hygiene, scent is just one
Uninterrupted: Mr. Impossible with Raj Dasgupta
Check out this segment from Episode 2 of Mr. Impossible on Uninterrupted! Watch all the episodes at: https://www.uninterrupted.com/watch/vVbR4siz/mr-impossible-ashes-ep-1 Liston’s documentary about Melissa and fan ashes is six episodes long (each about six minutes), and contains a lot of cool information about the feasibility of spreading ashes at ballparks, as well as some research into whether doing that would be any more harmful than the paint and chalk on the field. It’s
MEN'S HEALTH: Those Weird Noises You Make in Your Sleep Might Not Be Snores
There’s a long list of weird things that can happen when you sleep—think sleepwalking, sleep sex, or even waking up unable to move your body. But as for the noises you make, those are pretty normal, right? Well, not all the sounds you make when you sleep are regular old snoring. In fact, there’s a condition called catathrenia, or sleep groaning, which is more common than you may think. While research suggests sleep groaning is rare— affecting 0.3 percent to 0.5 percent of the
DBS For Tourette Syndrome
I highly recommend DBS treatment for Trevor Smith! The FDA has not approved Deep Brain Stimulation for Tourette's patients because there aren't enough cases like this one. Insurance companies like Anthem Blue Cross and Aetna have denied covering this surgery for Trevor. Unfortunately, for Trevor Smith and his family, this surgery is $160,000!! Did your heart palpitate like mine just did? Please stand with me and help Trevor Smith receive the care he deserves (DBS surgery). He
