Les Brown - Motivational Speaker: "It's Possible!" Presentation

Les Brown - Motivational Speaker:  "It's Possible!" Presentation

In this program, Les Brown provides a foundational key that can propel you to your next higher level. There are times in life when it seems hard to actually affirm that you can make it; and that you can actually overcome that particular obstacle and attain that new height. You can't always say I know I can and keep integrity with yourself and your true feelings. What you can use as a benchmark and a place to always fall back to is "It's Possible!" - Amazon.com Editorial Review

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Why Do We Sleep?: A TED Talk by Russell Foster, BSc, Ph.D., FRS

Why Do We Sleep?:  A TED Talk by Russell Foster, BSc, Ph.D., FRS

Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do with one-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three popular theories about why we sleep, busts some myths about how much sleep we need at different ages — and hints at some bold new uses of sleep as a predictor of mental health.

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ADHD drugs 'do not stunt children's growth,' say AAP

ADHD drugs 'do not stunt children's growth,' say AAP (Medical News Today, September 1, 2014) "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, often lasting into adulthood. Though it is commonly treated with a "stimulant" medication, there have been concerns that such drugs could stunt a child's growth. Now, a new study suggests this type of medication does not affect children's final height in adulthood. The longitudinal study is published in the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) journal Pediatrics..."

 

Potential New Treatment for AD/HD Predominantly Inattentive Presentation?

Potential New Treatment for AD/HD Predominantly Inattentive Presentation?

MDX: Promising Treatment for Inattentive ADHD?

A new medication has researchers paying close attention to its potential to improve focus and cognition in people with inattentive ADHD.

There may be hope on the horizon for those diagnosed with Predominantly Inattentive ADHD. A drug called Metadoxine Extended Release (MDX) — developed by Alcobra, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new medications to help patients...

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