Decades ago, parents cautioned their kids to sit at least ten feet away from the family television set. Today, kids of all ages spend hours a day staring at computer screens or portable devices that are only a few inches away from their faces. How times have changed. Dangers...
How pervasive is alcohol consumption in America? According to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 70% of those 18 years or older reported they drank alcohol in the past year with 55.3% admitting they consumed alcohol...
What You Need to Know About Iron Supplements What are the basic ingredients for a brain-healthy life? It all starts with pure and potent nutrients. BrainMD’s supplements are made with high-quality ingredients that can help improve brain health and the functioning of many other organs in the body. One ingredient...
Struggling to cope with workplace stress? Feeling burned out in your current work environment? Grappling with due dates, deadlines, and an influx of emails – well beyond your scheduled 9-to-5? Workplace burnout is reaching epidemic proportions among today’s non-stop, hustle-and-grind, hyper-connected society. According to a recent Gallup study, 23...
10 Simple Habits for Staying Fit at the Office Exercise is essential to brain health. In fact, physical activity is perhaps the single most important thing you can do to keep your brain and body healthy. But what if you have kids? Or a demanding career? Or other commitments...
Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe: Made with Brain Boosting Ingredients! By now, you’ve probably heard that consuming small amounts of dark chocolate can offer health benefits. Multiple studies have shown that chocolate, in its natural form, may increase blood flow to the brain, reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular function, and in...
Unlike polar bears, humans require social interaction to stay healthy. We have a fundamental need to belong that’s just as essential as our need for food and water. Positive social connections help us live longer. Studies have shown that being in positive, warm, satisfying relationships can help keep our...
Yoga, a 5,000-year-old ancient practice and discipline stemming from India, has become increasingly popular among today’s busy society. In fact, the number of people practicing yoga in the U.S. rose by nearly 50 percent between 2012 and 2016. Just last year, the Global Wellness Institute crowned yoga the world’s...
This week’s tragic news has sent a seismic wave of grief and loss into every corner of the globe: former NBA star, Kobe Bryant, has died. A champion on and off the court, Kobe approached his craft with a level of focus and dedication that helped him accomplish seemingly...
Having a doctor recommend that you take Lithium may bring up feelings of fear and confusion. These sentiments are understandable, given that prescription Lithium has significant risks. As a psychiatrist, I generally recommend Lithium for clients with behavioral health issues such as bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression with suicidal...
