Deprenyl also known as selegiline is a mind boosting drug falling in the category of drugs called nootropics or smart drugs. As an effective smart pill, selegiline works to improve brain function, increase concentration, enhance mood and sharpen memory. Deprenyl was first designed and prescribed for the treatment of parkinson's disease symptoms.
However, as deprenyl is known to stimulate the mind by increasing dopamine levels in the brain, it also brightens the mood and increases energy in the process and is thus widely used as an anti depressant medicine for the treatment of depression. Selegiline for depression is today one of the most popular anti depressants due to its safety and efficacy.
Apart from this, selegiline deprenyl is also used as an anti aging supplement to enhance cognition, sharpen focus, increase memory and prevent the occurrence of many age related mental conditions such as senile dementia, alzhiemer's disease, parkinson's disease, lack of libido and depression.
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Dopamine is produced in the brain through the enzymes present in the food that we eat and broken down in the brain by a chemical called MAO-B. When the production of dopamine by amino acids is less and their destruction by MAO -B is done at a faster rate, the levels of dopamine decease resulting in brain damage.
Thus for the proper functioning of the brain and the human body, it is imperative that sufficient supply of dopamine is available to the brain cells. Generally it has been observed that after the age of 45, human body tends to break down dopamine at a rapid rate, thereby resulting in its loss of 13% per
ATTENTION GETTER: In a recent report, The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) uncovered an alarming statistic: more than a half million students in the 8th and 10th grade are currently using some form of anabolic steroids. ( www.steroidabuse.org)
It was a bone-chilling winter morning in Bavaria. My alarm clock rang, and I slapped it to snooze. Oh no, I was not getting up that day. I had just finished the worst school week of my life. If we zoom back to that time two years ago, I was a 14 year old foreign exchange student in southern Germany. Bullying from the kids in school had made my homesickness unbearable. But that’s not all. I eventually became so anxious throughout my exchange that I chewed all the skin around my nails, gained 15 pounds, and finally, had to book my flight back home January 1st.
Dopamine is found in humans as well as animals, including both vertebrates and invertebrates. Further information on dopamine can be found by visiting http://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Dopamine.aspx. There are four primary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, which include (1) tremors or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw and face, (2) rigidity or stiffness of the limbs and trunk, (3) bradykinesia or slowness of movement, and (4) postural instability or impaired balance and coordination.. Parkinson’s is considered to be chronic and progressive, meaning it is consistent and does not go away and will only increase intensity and severity of symptoms as the disease continues. Most cases of Parkinson’s disease result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, which several have not been identified.
If I could have everyone's attention. Good-morning ladies and gentlemen. For those of you who don't know me my name is Jasmine Davenport. Today I’d like to discuss traumatic brain injury also referred to as TBI. I chose this topic because traumatic brain injury is a serious and complex injury with a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. Traumatic brain injury effects people of all ages and is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. A traumatic brain injury can be caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal functions of the brain Also, traumatic brain injury can cause physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral affects.
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Dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter-which is a chemical released by nerve cells to send messages to other nerve cells. The brain has many routes for dopamine, and one path plays a role in behavior motivated by gain and reward. If you have a dopamine shortage, the symptom is Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a nerve disease that affects movement. But, if it is just low dopamine activity, you may be more drawn to addiction.
The Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos, is an ancient festivity that has been transformed throughout the years, and was originated in Mexico. But now these celebrations occur in many countries: South America, Europe, Asia, and various states of the United States. Día de los Muertos is a day of commemoration an opportunity for individuals to come together to focus on their loved ones who have passed away, and to honor, revere, and celebrate their memory. It is a time when families remember their dead and the continuity of life.
Alzheimer’s has no cure. Current treatments focus on maintaining mental function, managing behavioral symptoms, and slowing or delaying the symptoms of disease. Four medication used to treat Alzheimers are Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon), and Galantamine (Razadyne) which are used to treat moderate Alzheimer's,and Memantine (Namenda) which is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's. They work by regulating neurotransmitters to help maintain thinking memory, speaking skills and help with behavioral problems. There are also ongoing clinical trials for interventions such as immunization therapy, cognitive training, physical activity, antioxidants, and effects of cardiovascular and diabetes treatments.
Hello my name is Nick and I am giving my speech on Alzheimer’s Disease. I was thinking of what I could do for a speech. Then I thought I wanted to inform people on something that little know about. Then it hit me. Alzheimer’s Disease it has affected my life so much and I know so much about it. So I am going to tell you how it has affected my life in more ways than one. Before I start I want you to imagine something. Look around you know everyone right? All these faces you see practically see everyday take all that you know about them and forget it. Can you do it? I can’t. So try to imagine now that it could happen to you years down the road and the disease gets so bad you cant remember your kids, your mother, or even your family. You probably are thinking right now, it will not happen to me. Well that is what my grandfather said about 6 years ago and now he cant even remember my name.
Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience how to insure their safety, and the safety of others, while on the road
Think about a time where you were in a car crossing a big farmland and you see green plants surrounding you with a slow breeze swaying the leaves and farm animals grazing around. You then wonder how the plants are so healthy and green. This can be because the farmers are using DDT. You might be asking yourself now what is DDT? It is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, an organochlorine, originally developed as an insecticide that can benefit Plants In some ways.
Attention Getter: Do you know how many social media accounts the average person has? Do you know how many hours are spent using these sites? The average person spends about 1 hour and 45 minutes switching between their accounts.
Specific speech purpose: To persuade the class that emotional/mental health is important, and is in fact even more important than their physical health.
General Purpose: To inform the audience about the cause, affect and ways to manage stress.
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