Sleep disorder

Cerecor Initiates Phase II Trial of CERC-301 to Treat Major Depressive

Cerecor initiates Phase II trial of CERC-301 to treat major depressive
The company's oral, selective NMDA receptor subunit 2B (NR2B) antagonist CERC-301is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not adequately responded… Continue reading

Just Say No to the Joe: Afternoon Caffeine Disrupts Sleep

Just Say No to the Joe: Afternoon Caffeine Disrupts Sleep
Study lead author Dr. Christopher Drake of the Henry Ford Sleep Disorders and Research Center says that drinking a large cup of coffee on the way home from work can… Continue reading

The Intelligencer Community Calendar October 14

The Intelligencer Community Calendar October 14
Free. Register 215-481-2204. Sleep Disorders Seminar. 6-8 p.m. Oct 21. Abington Memorial Hospital, Frobese Conference Center Auditorium in Lenfest Pavilion, 1200 Old York Rd. Free. Register. 215-481-2204. Cervical Cancer Screening. 3-7 p.m. Oct 23.… Continue reading

Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for Depression

Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for Depression
Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment for Depression Counselling is a known alternative treatment for depression. However, it has now been revealed that acupuncture is able to provide the same level of relief to depression patients. A research… Continue reading

Medbox Focuses on Newly Emerging Medical and Recreational Marijuana States

Medbox Focuses on Newly Emerging Medical and Recreational Marijuana States
Medbox has offices throughout the world, including New York, Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Tokyo, London and Toronto, and has their corporate headquarters in Los Angeles. Medbox provides their patented systems,… Continue reading

8 Ways Sleep Can Help You Lose More Weight

8 ways sleep can help you lose more weight
Plus, people who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation — such as parents with young children or people with sleep disorders — are at serious risk as well. While doctors have known… Continue reading

A Million American Men Suffer From Anorexia

A million American men suffer from anorexia
"What parents should know is there are resources for these kids who are suffering with eating disorders. And that even though boys maybe very ashamed of their behaviors there are ways for them… Continue reading

New Meds Behind Fox's Return to Primetime

New meds behind Fox's return to primetime
Parkinson's affects over 1 million adults in the U.S., with symptoms such as shaking, difficulty walking and speaking, rigidity, slowness and balance problems, and may cause depression and sleep disorders. A degenerative disorder… Continue reading

My Anorexic 9-Year-Old

My anorexic 9-year-old
The therapist reassured us it wasn't really our daughter. It was the “eating disorder,” which she said had a life of its own. Now, that's not something any parent wants to try to wrap their head around.… Continue reading

A New Lease on Life

A New Lease on Life
I had bouts of depression. One of the saving graces in my life came in a Job Club created by a local organization called Project ASSIST.* Every Monday morning a group of residents struggling with… Continue reading