Darvon withdrawal

Propoxyphen ( darvon,Darvocet) , a pain killer, was withdrawn from markets in USA now.It was determined after 50 yrs of usage that it causes serious or fatal abnormalities.It sounds like closing the barn door after the horse was stolen. Twenty five years ago ,it was the most popular pain killer like vicodin now. People used to abuse the drug like vicodin. Pharmacies used to stock big bottles and used to move like Valium at that time.Now Doctors rarely write Propoxyphen and drug abusers moved on to other drugs.Now it was withdrwan.
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US Food Drug Administration appoved the use of Crestor in healthy people with elevated levels of inflammation or C-reactive protein(CRP) as it cut the risk of death from heart attack or stroke by 44 percent.
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The testosterone may help women with heart failure gain strength and their bodies used Insulin better.
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Health Notes

1. Low vitamine D levels linked to depression in Heart patients.
2.Know the numbers:
Put you at risk of metabolic syndrome.
a). A waist circumference greater tha 35 for women and 40 inches for men. b).Trigleride levels: Levels higher than 150 mgs per deciliter c) HDL lower than 40mg/dl
d).BP over 120/80 e) Blood sugar levels over 100mg/dl.
3.Surfing the web can Boost Brainpower.
4.Regular workouts help lower stress,improve sleep and increase levels of neurotransmitter that improve mood.
5.Better Brain Resolutions:
a)Do something new and good for yourself every day. B)Play C)think more criticallyDLearn to meditateE)stabilize your circadian rhythmsF)mentally activeG)Get vigorous exercise every day H)eat nutritious ,low fat food

MEMORY

Individuals with high levels of Good cholesterol ( HDL) have less loss of memory than people with low level of HDL. Use of statins to lower the cholesterol have no effect on memory according to "Arteriosclerosis,thromosis and vascular biology".

Eat flavanoid rich foods and beverages to maintain sharp memory.
1.Berries
2.vegetables and vegetable juices( green peppers,spinach,red cabbage,parsley,celery,carrots,tomatoes and red onions)
3.Fruits and fruit juices( citrus fruits,apples,peaches and cherries)
4.Green tea
5.Red wine or beer ( two drinks per day)
6.Chocolate(dark chocolates is richer in flavonoids than milk chocolate) in small amounts.
(mind,mood &memory)
High doses of Vitamin C (1000mg) and Vit E.(800 I.U) aid memory in people with type 2 diabetes who eat high fatty meals according to canadian researchers.