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Having been born in the 21 st Century, it is most likely that we are in an environment that is highly competitive and involves a lot of work stress. This work stress gradually takes a toll on our health as the amount of rest is insufficient. As time goes on, sleeping disorders set in and increase the fatigue and the motivation to perform decreases. This lack of motivation is reflected in their performance at their academic or workplace. Smart drugs or Nootropics are the revolutionary way to make sure that the body is equally active and able to perform at levels that give the person the desired results. Modafinil is the solution to these problems. It is a smart drug compound that enhances our brain functions and keeps a person awake all day. Such drugs that promote wakefulness are called Eugeroics. Let us see why Modafinil is the ‘King of smart drugs’ . Overview Smart drugs are compounds that inhibit the reuptake of Dopamine by the nerves and result in a certain accumu...

Introduction Smart drugs have been developed that promote wakefulness. These drugs make a person alert and make him/focused on the work. These smart drugs improve the cognitive functioning of the brain along with improving the executive functions like memory, creativity and motivation. However, like all other things in the world, smart drugs too have certain side effects. Most of them are short term and can be easily taken care of. Irrespective of anything else, proper care should be taken while consuming the pills; lest they do more harm than good. Let us see the effects of the smart drug Modafinil on the night shift workers and how helpful can this smart be. Overview Modafinil is a smart drug that is popular among the people for curing excessive sleep disorder. Excessive sleep disorder is usually caused by Narcolepsy, sleep apnea and shift work disorder. It is known to be a smart drug with minimal side effects. It is highly recommended to take Modafinil after consultin...

Introduction Old age comes to one and all. Unlike wine that becomes finer with age, our brain undergoes certain changes too. Ageing causes changes to the brain size, vasculature, and cognition. The brain shrinks with increasing age and there are changes at all levels from molecules to morphology. Incidence of stroke, white matter lesions, and dementia also rise with age, as does level of memory impairment and there are changes in levels of neurotransmitters and hormones. Protective factors that reduce cardiovascular risk, namely regular exercise, a healthy diet, and low to moderate alcohol intake, seem to aid the ageing brain as does increased cognitive effort in the form of education or occupational attainment. A healthy life both physically and mentally may be the best defense against the changes of an ageing brain. Additional measures to prevent cardiovascular disease may also be important. The most widely seen cognitive change associated with ageing is that of memory. Memory functi...