Smart drugs fall short of cognitive enhancers
Recently, there has been an increase in the use of prescription stimulant drugs by students and employees to increase their academic and work productivity. While these drugs have been perceived…
Productivity paradox: Smart drugs like Ritalin can lead to erratic thinking in people who don’t have ADHD
Smart drugs like methylphenidate, modafinil and dextroamphetamine could reduce performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne. The…
Scientist who pioneered drugs like Ozempic says they make life ‘so miserably boring’ after two years of use
Jens Juul Holst, a scientist who helped discover and develop drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, explained why people are unlikely to keep taking their drugs for more than a year…