Beat Depression by Dr. Larry Wilson — Depression is one of the most common health conditions, and it is a potentially lethal one. Doctors often define it as having four of the following symptoms most of the day for at least two weeks: trouble sleeping, low energy or fatigue, significant weight or appetite changes, constant […]
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Nutrition and Mental Health
May 29, 2014
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Nutrition and Mental Health by Dr. Larry Wilson — Nutritional and lifestyle factors play a critical role in emotional as well as physical health. In fact, the root of many problems can be a nutritional imbalance. This article is a brief introduction to some major nutritional imbalances related to depression, anxiety and ADHD. These include […]
To grieve is to heal
May 4, 2014
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To grieve is to heal by David Berger — Grieving is a natural step toward growth and healing. But our grief isn’t limited to the times when life is difficult or when we lose someone who means a lot to us. Artists grieve. Whether they sing, dance, sculpt, paint or create in any sense, they […]
Social Media Addiction
July 7, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Social networking sites such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and dozens of others allow people to stay in touch as never before. However, some people spend so much time on these sites that it begins to interfere with their lives. Psychologists are referring to this as a social networking compulsion or […]
Sleep longer, live longer
September 15, 2012
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Is it true that the more you sleep, the longer you live? “Sleep is the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance,” says Dr. Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, whose research into addiction treatment and national mental health and drug policy has lead to published articles in the New York Times […]
Health updates: Sugar and mental health, and trans fats
February 27, 2012
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The following is new information regarding sugar and mental health, and a link between trans fat intake and coronary heart disease. The links between sugar and mental health Noted British psychiatric researcher Malcolm Peet conducted a provocative cross-cultural analysis of the relationship between diet and mental illness. His primary finding was a strong link between […]
August 11, 2014
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