Can Supplements Improve Brain Power?

Consumer Reports has a recent article describing a supplement callled BrainStrong that touts itself as being “clinically shown to improve adult memory.” The kids version “helps support your child’s brain development.” They have a line of...

Placebo

We recently posted on the nocebo response; the better known entity is placebo. The placebo response is fascinating, as it is a very real response. Our studies generally involve testing the effects of a drug, or procedure, versus placebo. For instance, if we have a new...

“Today I Have a Headache”

The following quote was on our blog several months ago. Hopefully it can serve as a reminder that headaches are not our fault……   Today I have a headache, not because I am a bad or evil person, not because I hate my family, nor because I am angry, not...

Living With a Diet Cop

A recent article in AARP magazine highlighted a man’s diagnosis of high cholesterol. Since then his wife has been monitoring his diet, which is causing him to feel miserable, and hungry. The tips suggested for healthier eating seemed like a good reminder for...

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