Benadryl is a brand name for a variety of over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing the chemical diphenhydramine, an antihistamine. The drug was initially synthesized in 1943, was acquired by Pfizer in 1946, and became the first antihistamine to receive FDA approval in the United States. The brand “Benadryl” was acquired by Johnson & Johnson (from Pfizer) …
Zoloft (Sertraline) is a popular SSRI (selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor) prescribed primarily for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It is also utilized medically for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, PTSD, and social phobia. The drug has been available as a prescription antidepressant since 1991 when it was introduced by Pfizer. Though a …
Cognitive flexibility refers to the brain’s ability to transition from thinking about one concept to another. The quicker you are able to switch or “shift” your thinking from one dimension (e.g. color of an object) to another (e.g. shape of an object), the greater your level of cognitive flexibility. As an example, let’s say you …
Nootropics or “smart drugs” tend to improve cognitive function to help people perform better, maximize productivity, and ultimately achieve their full potential. Most nootropics are regarded as safe and in some cases serve as “neuroprotective agents,” meaning they preserve brain function and cognition. There is even some evidence to suggest that they may help prevent …
It is widely debated as to which age the brain is considered “fully mature” or developed. In the past, many experts believed that the brain may have been done developing in the mid to late teens. Then along came some evidence to suggest that development may last until at least age 20. These days, a …
Each year a new Health Survey is conducted throughout England. It takes into account various health conditions and documents the number of individuals that report taking pharmaceutical medications. Results from the latest survey were recently unleashed and showed that 50% of all women and 43% of all men reported taking one prescription drug within the …