Radio Doom and Gloom

Here are the key findings from a 2016 article from The Lancet. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal and one of the oldest of its kind. It is also the world’s highest-impact academic journal. Note the fifth bullet point, which states that stimulants (including atomoxetine or Strattera) are among the most effective…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health conditions in Canada, affecting approximately 1.8 million Canadians.  ADHD can shorten life expectancy by 13 years on average if persistent into adulthood. That is greater than the top four health conditions that we focus on as a society combined, such as obesity,…

Poison ivy is a plant that produces a strong skin irritant. Most people avoid touching the plant because they know what theyʼll get: a nasty, red, blistering rash that itches like hell. If youʼve been unlucky enough to have been exposed, then you know what this is like. Youʼve got the strong urge to scratch….