Today I read an article in Consumer Reports' Health section (March 2010 pg. 12). The author Orly Avitzur MD tells of the rising use of Ritalin and Adderall among adults. Once given as a treatment for children with ADHD, users have found that adults benefit from these drugs with increased concentration abilities. A word of caution from the author states that among the adult population the cause of this "aging, lack of focus and loss of memory" can simply be lack of sleep.
That lack of proper sleep she states can be sleep apnea! Certain medications including antihistamines, pain relievers, incontinence and ulcer drugs can make the mind cloudy and forgetful. Before turning to antihistamines to sleep and attention medications to like Provigil to sharpen us again SIMPLY be sure sleep is part of our 24 hours. Not just in the bed on a pillow but as I put in a previous entry REAL body repairing REM sleep!
That lack of proper sleep she states can be sleep apnea! Certain medications including antihistamines, pain relievers, incontinence and ulcer drugs can make the mind cloudy and forgetful. Before turning to antihistamines to sleep and attention medications to like Provigil to sharpen us again SIMPLY be sure sleep is part of our 24 hours. Not just in the bed on a pillow but as I put in a previous entry REAL body repairing REM sleep!
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