Monthly Archives: February 2011

Can Exercise Enhance Your Memory?

Many people, as they approach their sixth and seventh decades of life have become very fearful and stressed about developing this dreaded disease.  A disease that was unheard of only 30 years ago. One of the most frequent questions I’m asked, especially by baby boomers is,  “Is there anything I can do to prevent Alzehimer’s?” ...…

Diet Soda Linked to Strokes

Since the introduction of aspartame, there’s been significant concern about the effect diet soda has on our bodies.  A new study has determined drinking diet soda is linked to a higher risk for the development of  stroke, heart attack, or death due to circulation conditions, in senior citizens from a variety of ethnic groups. Individuals ...…

80% of Internet Surfers Seek Health Information

 A study released this week by the Pew Internet Project and California HealthCare Foundation found that many Internet users conduct research about medical conditions and illnesses to address their concerns.…

Does Green Tea Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

British researchers have determined that regularly drinking green tea could help protect the brain against developing Alzheimer's and other illnesses.…

Excessive Video Game Playing Linked to Mental Health Disorders

Children spending many hours playing with a PlayStation or an Xbox every day can lead to serious psychiatric problems in children, researchers found.  And “pathological” video game playing is not linked to preexisting psychiatric conditions.…

Stress Linked to Heart Events

While most of people, including doctors and medical researchers are well aware of the role that certain factors play in our chances of developing heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, high blood pressure, a family history, etc., we don’t pay much attention to the role psychological factors such as distress plays.…

Trans-fats Linked to Depression

A recent Spanish study confirms previous studies that linked “junk food” with the disease.…

Can Psychological Distress Predict Metabolic Syndromes’ Development?

Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. …

Mind-Set Matters: Why Thinking You Got A Work Out May Actually Make You Healthier

I discovered a study published in the Feb 07 issue of Psychological Science that may help us reap the benefits of exercise through our daily routine.…

Do You Know How To Help Your Sick Loved One Get Well?

Hospitals are no place to be sick. For the most part, it is an impersonal, stressful, experience.…