What if I told you sleeping more may be the answer to all of your problems? Okay, that may be a stretch, but it might be the answer to some. Surprisingly, a lack of sleep isn’t just making you feel tired but may also contribute [ ... ]
How much fish have you reeled into your diet lately? The fish in the sea everyone’s been telling you about is no cliché—metaphorically and literally, there are in fact plenty of fish to go around the world. But out of all [ ... ]
Cluster headaches, tension headaches and sinus headaches are common and most people have experienced one at some time in their life. Migraines are similar to headaches but more severe and come on suddenly with strong pain usually [ ... ]
Dialectal behaviors are cognitive behavioral techniques that work to regulate emotions, reduce stress and help individuals master the concept of mindfulness. Stemming from the concept of unconditional self-acceptance, dialectical [ ... ]
A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of [ ... ]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population). Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering [ ... ]
Oh, stress! While the stress response can be lifesaving in emergency situations where you need to act quickly, it wears your body down when constantly activated by the stresses of everyday life. In our culture we tend to very [ ... ]
Most of us know from experience that lack of sleep can cause us to think less clearly, impair learning, lead to poor decision-making, even impair motor skills. Long bouts of insomnia can lead to increased risk of migraines, seizures, [ ... ]
There are many fad diets and many quick fix weight-loss drugs, pills and products marketed today. The truth is, there is no quick fix or fad that works for long term health, weight-loss or sleep, mood and hormone improvement. [ ... ]
Reduced to the most basic understanding, cognition is our ability to think. But about what and are we always conscious of what we think? There are a variety of factors involved in cognitive functioning such as: memory, attention, [ ... ]
