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Distraction Plays a Critical Role in Pain Relief, Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 18, 2012

According to the latest research, mental distraction decreases pain by blocking pain signals at the earliest s [...]

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Why Do Some People Choke Under Pressure?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2012

People become so afraid of losing their potential lucrative reward that performance suffers.     We& [...]

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Anger: How a Common Emotion Affects Your Body and Brain
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 11, 2012

Poorly managed anger can lead to emotional and physical health issues.       We all know what i [...]

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Happiness: How to Find Joy That Really Lasts
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2012

  We all want to be happy. It is a universal desire. For some of us though, happiness can be very hard to [...]

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Are You Depressed? Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 04, 2012

    Are you depressed?    You are not alone.   Every year, millions of American struggle [...]

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Slacker vs Go-Getter: Dopamine Makes The Difference
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 01, 2012

A new study sheds further light on the biology of motivation.       People vary in the level of [...]

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The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals (In Everyday Products) Linked to Autism
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 25, 2012

Scientists urgently call for an overhaul of existing chemical laws.       Very little today sti [...]

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Chronic Pain: The Latest Research Offers Real Hope
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 26, 2012

 Newly-published Canadian research points to potential solutions.       Suffering due to chron [...]

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Eliminating Chronic Pain by Medically “Erasing” Our Memories
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 18, 2012

Chronic pain can terribly debilitating. For some individuals, the pain is so great that they can't even bear t [...]

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Chronic Pain: Treatment Shouldn’t Be Based Solely On MRI Results
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 11, 2012

As it relates to MRI results in patients with chronic hip pain,  what you see doesn’t dictate the treat [...]

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Vitamins and Colon Cancer: Can Supplements Lower Your Risk?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 04, 2012

Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and [...]

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How to Sleep Better and Have More Energy Throughout the Day
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on November 29, 2011

Regular sleep is a critical part of maintaining our physical and emotional health. Unfortunately though, milli [...]

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Distraction Plays a Critical Role in Pain Relief, Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 18, 2012

According to the latest research, mental distraction decreases pain by blocking pain signals at the earliest s [...]

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Anger: How a Common Emotion Affects Your Body and Brain
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 11, 2012

Poorly managed anger can lead to emotional and physical health issues.       We all know what i [...]

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Happiness: How to Find Joy That Really Lasts
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2012

  We all want to be happy. It is a universal desire. For some of us though, happiness can be very hard to [...]

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Are You Depressed? Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 04, 2012

    Are you depressed?    You are not alone.   Every year, millions of American struggle [...]

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Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp, Harvard Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 29, 2012

Berries are brain boosters, according to Harvard researchers.     We know berries are very good for [...]

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The Secret to Happiness? It’s All About Balance…
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 27, 2012

  “Are you happy?”    It’s a pretty simple and straight-forward question, right? Yet [...]

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Why Do Some People Choke Under Pressure?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2012

People become so afraid of losing their potential lucrative reward that performance suffers.     We& [...]

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Slacker vs Go-Getter: Dopamine Makes The Difference
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 01, 2012

A new study sheds further light on the biology of motivation.       People vary in the level of [...]

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A Very Quick and Easy Strategy to Avoid Temptation
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 20, 2012

 The words you use in resisting temptation can literally be the difference between success and failure.   [...]

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A Lack Of Compassion Can Make People Feel Less Moral
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 17, 2012

 Fighting that sense of compassion may come at a cost.     So here’s the scene:  You’v [...]

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Attention Parents!! High School Students Test Best with 7 Hours of Rest
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 14, 2012

Whether or not you know any high school students that actually get nine hours of sleep each night, that's what [...]

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Optimism and Positivity: Wisdom from the Mouths of Babes
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 30, 2011

Even kindergarteners know that thinking positively will make you feel better. And parents' own feelings of opt [...]

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The Secret to a Happy Marriage? What the Latest Research Reveals…
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 06, 2012

You say you are very committed to your marriage. But what does being ‘committed to your marriage’ really m [...]

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Taming Tiger Mothers: Challenging an Overly-Rigid Style of Parenting
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 11, 2012

It is a question that has been asked by parents everywhere: "What is the best way to raise my children so they [...]

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Major Personality Differences Found Between Men and Women
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 08, 2012

The idea of personality differences between men and women has long been the subject of much debate. There hav [...]

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The Psychological Impact of a Bad Economy on Parents and Children
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 15, 2011

The stress of the economic downturn is everywhere. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, a majority o [...]

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Controlling Christmas Chaos: It’s as Easy as E-F-G!!!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 09, 2011

Ah, the holidays. Snow is falling peacefully in the meadow. Santa is getting ready for his Big Night. Visions [...]

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Working Mothers Are Multitasking More Than Working Dads
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 05, 2011

Study finds mothers are stressed out and quite frustrated about this discrepancy. Comments 0

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Voters Prefer Candidates with Deep Voices
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 15, 2012

These findings could have important implications for women who seek positions of leadership.     &nb [...]

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Holiday Happiness: 3 Quick Ways to Maintain Cheer Throughout the Year!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on November 20, 2011

After weeks of humming holiday songs, decorating the house with cheer and planning for a joyous celebration, t [...]

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How Mindfulness Meditation Works to Positively Impact Your Health
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on November 03, 2011

In times of stress, we are often encouraged to pause for a moment and simply be "in the now". But what does th [...]

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Spoiler Alert! Stories Are NOT Spoiled By ‘Spoilers’
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 08, 2011

But we're wrong and wasting our time, suggests a new experimental study from the University of California, San [...]

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Scrabble Makes You Smarter!!!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 08, 2011

Since competitive Scrabble players are experts at studying language, University of Calgary researchers sought [...]

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Laughter Is The Best Medicine For A Healthy Heart
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 08, 2011

Laughing on a regular basis may be useful to incorporate as part of an overall healthy lifestyle to prevent he [...]

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Chronic Pain: Treatment Shouldn’t Be Based Solely On MRI Results

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 11, 2012
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As it relates to MRI results in patients with chronic hip pain,  what you see doesn’t dictate the treat [...]

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The Corruption Epidemic: Why Good People Defend Bad Systems

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 13, 2011
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From the bust of the housing bubble and mortgage meltdown to Bernie Madoff and Jerry Sandusky, to political c [...]

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Living Alone Linked To Depression – New Study

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 22, 2012
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 The stress of isolation can take a significant toll on our emotional well-being.         [...]

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Why Do Sad Movies Make Us Happy?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 28, 2012
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A new Ohio State University study reveals why we feel so good after watching a tearjerker like “Titanic& [...]

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Stress Illness: New Findings Reveal How Stress Impacts the Brain

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 25, 2012
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Stress swirls around us every single day of our lives. It begins early in the morning when we are stuck in rus [...]

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Stress Illness: Childhood Trauma Linked to IBS Symptoms in Adults

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 02, 2012
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Emotional abuse was the biggest predictor of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).       Yet another [...]

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tCDS: A New Depression Treatment Offers Hope

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 11, 2012
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The largest controlled trial of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation shows treatment is safe and not associ [...]

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Positive Feelings May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease, Harvard Study

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 19, 2012
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Optimism and happiness may play a critical role in cardiovascular health.     Over the last few deca [...]

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Depression and Heart Disease: What Women Need To Know Right Now

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on November 15, 2011
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Despite the advances made in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, a major obstacle is the stigma [...]

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Why Telling a Little White Lie Can Get Very Expensive

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on October 29, 2011
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We’ve all been there, right? We have all uttered that little white lie to get out of an uncomfortable situat [...]

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Distraction Plays a Critical Role in Pain Relief, Study

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 18, 2012
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According to the latest research, mental distraction decreases pain by blocking pain signals at the earliest s [...]

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Why Do Some People Choke Under Pressure?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2012
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People become so afraid of losing their potential lucrative reward that performance suffers.     We& [...]

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Anger: How a Common Emotion Affects Your Body and Brain

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 11, 2012
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Poorly managed anger can lead to emotional and physical health issues.       We all know what i [...]

Comments 0

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Happiness: How to Find Joy That Really Lasts

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2012
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  We all want to be happy. It is a universal desire. For some of us though, happiness can be very hard to [...]

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Are You Depressed? Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 04, 2012
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    Are you depressed?    You are not alone.   Every year, millions of American struggle [...]

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Slacker vs Go-Getter: Dopamine Makes The Difference

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 01, 2012
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A new study sheds further light on the biology of motivation.       People vary in the level of [...]

Comments 0

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Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp, Harvard Study

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 29, 2012
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Berries are brain boosters, according to Harvard researchers.     We know berries are very good for [...]

Comments 0

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The Secret to Happiness? It’s All About Balance…

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 27, 2012
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  “Are you happy?”    It’s a pretty simple and straight-forward question, right? Yet [...]

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The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals (In Everyday Products) Linked to Autism

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 25, 2012
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Scientists urgently call for an overhaul of existing chemical laws.       Very little today sti [...]

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Thinking About Death Leads to a Healthier Life, Study

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 22, 2012
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Thinking about death can actually be a good thing.     An awareness of mortality can improve physica [...]

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