Mental Health

Gambling Addiction
Wellness

Gambling Addiction

Antonello Bonci, MD | May 5, 2022

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it set the stage for an…

Your Advocate
Mental Health

Your Advocate

Charles B. Inlander | April 7, 2022

Seeking Mental Health Services In addition to the tragic loss of life caused by COVID-19, the pandemic has taken an…

Stay Strong
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Stay Strong

Stuart M. ­Phillips, PhD | April 4, 2022

Somewhere in your 30s, you probably began to lose muscle mass at the rate of 0.5 to 1 percent a…

The Power of Prevention
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The Power of Prevention

March 1, 2022

Health screenings help healthy people stay well. Physicians use them to look for signs of potential problems before they become…

Anxiety’s Hidden Lessons
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Anxiety’s Hidden Lessons

March 1, 2022

On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired a generation with his statement, “The only thing we have to fear…

The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind
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The Vagus Nerve Connects Body and Mind

Leah Lagos, PsyD | February 7, 2022

Within your body lives a long, powerful nerve that allows you to think, feel, work, relax, live, and thrive. It starts…

Revive Cellular Energy With Coenzyme Q10
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Revive Cellular Energy With Coenzyme Q10

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | February 3, 2022

You already know that organs are unique bodily structures, like your heart and lungs, that have specific and indispensable functions.…

The Dangers of Snow Removal
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The Dangers of Snow Removal

Barry A. Franklin, PhD | February 2, 2022

Every year, we hear news reports of people, usually older men, having heart attacks or experiencing sudden cardiac death after…

How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles
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How Massage Heals and Strengthens Muscles

Chris Iliades, MD | February 2, 2022

The hands-on practice of massage has been helping to heal sore muscles throughout human history. And several modern studies support…

Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth
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Exercise Suppresses Cancer Tumor Growth

Chris Iliades, MD | January 31, 2022

It’s pretty much impossible to find a study that undercuts the benefits of exercise. According to the National Cancer Institute…

Fake Drugs
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Fake Drugs

Jack E. Fincham, PhD, RPh | January 5, 2022

As the cost of drugs skyrockets in the United States, Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet to look for…

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help
Mental Health

Anxiety? Depression? Lessons from Our Olympic Athletes On Admitting You Need Help

Judy Kuriansky, PhD | January 4, 2022

Last summer’s Olympics reinforced our awe at the physical prowess of top-level athletes. But these Games were unusual in that…

The Dopamine Dilemma
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The Dopamine Dilemma

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD | January 3, 2022

Anyone who has made a large purchase, fallen in love, or overeaten at a party knows that humans face a…

Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back
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Chronic Inflammation: Ways to Fight Back

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD | January 1, 2022

Inflammation is an important part of our immune system. It defends against outside invaders—killing off pathogens…guarding against infections…repairing cuts, sprains…

Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection
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Headed to the Hospital? Protect Yourself from an Infection

David Sherer, MD | December 16, 2021

The hospital is the place we go to get well and feel better. But far too often, patients seek medical…