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Neuro Drug & Medication Center

Drugs used to treat neurological disorders correct disruptions or dysfunction of complex chemical processes. For example, dopamine precursors and stimulators increase the neurotransmitter dopamine to treat Parkinson's disease. Dopamine blockers or depletors reduce dopamine levels to treat Tourette syndrome. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors boost neurotransmitter levels.

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Baby Boomers' Alzheimer's Risk

The Alzheimer's Association reports that 18% of baby boomers can expect to develop some form of dementia. Learn the reasons behind the high numbers with Dr. Gary Small of UCLA.

Drink and Gossip for Better Memory

Feel like your memory's not what it used to be? Here are tips, from drinking alcohol and green tea to gossiping, that may help your brain to better store information.

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Find out what our expert has to say about brain and nerve health and other health issues in Health Journal, with Dr. Fernstrom.

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