The role of disability and depression in cognitive functioning within 2 years after multiple sclerosis diagnosis. OBJECTIVES : To investigate cognitive functioning shortly after multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and to examine the relationship with   more »

When using inhaled corticosteroids, some of the drug may deposit in your mouth and throat instead of making it to your lungs. This can cause   more »

Corticosteroid medications, such as cortisone, hydrocortisone and prednisone, have great potential in the treatment of a variety of   more »

Corticosteroids (commonly referred to as “steroids”) are hormones normally produced in the human body by the adrenal glands. They have a   more »

Given the multitude of published reports on the effects of thermal manipulation of the hands or feet on core temperatures and performance and on the effects of thermal manipulations on   more »

A total of 88 experimental trials were conducted on the twelve subjects. Two subjects experienced relapses and dropped out of the study without completing a set of paired trials. Twenty six   more »

Inclusion/exclusion criteria for this study were a diagnosis of MS, a history of heat sensitivity, engagement in a regular exercise/physical fitness program, and the ability to ambulate   more »

Many individuals afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a transient worsening of symptoms when body temperature increases due to ambient conditions or physical activity. Resulting symptom exacerbations can limit performance. We   more »

If you're like most adults, caffeine is a part of your daily routine. But more than 500 to 600 milligrams of caffeine a day, or about four to seven cups of coffee, can cause restlessness, anxiety, headaches   more »

If you're susceptible to the caffeine's effects, just small amounts - even one cup of coffee or tea - may prompt unwanted results, such as anxiety, restlessness and irritability. The more sensitive you   more »

Associate your bed with sleep. To strengthen the association between your bed and sleep—read, watch TV, snack, and chat on the phone someplace else. Create an environment for sleep. Design your sleep space with the   more »

Most insomniacs go to bed before they are sleepy in an attempt to catch up on lost sleep time and to relieve their sense of tiredness and fatigue. However, typically, when they go to bed   more »

"Mind games may improve our performance at work", reads the headline in The Times. The newspaper reports that a new study has shown that volunteers who took part in "rigorous   more »

TWO WEEK SLEEP DIARY INSTRUCTIONS: Write the date, day of the week, and type of day: Work, School, Day Off, or Vacation. Put the letter “C” in the box when you have coffee, cola or tea. Put “M” when you take any medicine. Put “A” when you drink   more »

Many cases of insomnia will respond to changes that you can make on your own. You can often sleep better by simply following the practices of good sleep hygiene. Sleep    more »