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Do Migraines and Depression Shrink Your Brain?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 22, 2013

On average, individuals with both medical conditions had brains that were 19 milliliters smaller than those [...]

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Chronic Pain: Forget What They Say…You CAN Break Free!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 15, 2013

Step One: Forget everything you know about chronic pain. Welcome to 5/15/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind wit [...]

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Can Fish Oil Reverse The Brain-Damaging Effects Of Junk Food?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 14, 2013

Researchers identify yet another healthy reason to consider adding oily fish or fish oil supplements to your d [...]

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Handling Stress: How Your Emotional Style May Be Creating Anxiety
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2013

Individuals who used the emotional strategy of reappraisal experienced less anxiety than those who suppressed [...]

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Beating Fear: Lessons From A Diving Board
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 08, 2013

Is  fear and doubt holding you back?  Welcome to 5/8/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. T [...]

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How Stress Affect Brain Cells…and Your Mood
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2013

Researchers identify a “stress” protein that reduces new brain cell production and is linked to de [...]

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Do Migraines and Depression Shrink Your Brain?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 22, 2013

On average, individuals with both medical conditions had brains that were 19 milliliters smaller than those [...]

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When Stress Causes Pain: A Genetic Risk Factor Is Identified
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 05, 2013

A new study finds that chronic pain after stressful events has a specific biological basis.     A new st [...]

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Greek Coffee: The Key To A Longer Life?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 18, 2013

Greek coffee had a positive effect on the blood vessels of the heart, according to scientists at the Universit [...]

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Insomniac Nation: Poor Sleep Linked To Heart Failure
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 12, 2013

    New research provides yet another reason why it is so important to get a good night’s sleep.  [...]

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Sensitivity To Pain May Depend On Your DNA
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 23, 2012

A particular set of genes that interact with one another to regulate pain has been identified.     A new stu [...]

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Vitamin D Is Linked To Daytime Sleepiness
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 16, 2012

A new study links excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D levels, with race playing an important factor.   [...]

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Chronic Pain: Forget What They Say…You CAN Break Free!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 15, 2013

Step One: Forget everything you know about chronic pain. Welcome to 5/15/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind wit [...]

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Can Fish Oil Reverse The Brain-Damaging Effects Of Junk Food?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 14, 2013

Researchers identify yet another healthy reason to consider adding oily fish or fish oil supplements to your d [...]

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Handling Stress: How Your Emotional Style May Be Creating Anxiety
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2013

Individuals who used the emotional strategy of reappraisal experienced less anxiety than those who suppressed [...]

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How Stress Affect Brain Cells…and Your Mood
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2013

Researchers identify a “stress” protein that reduces new brain cell production and is linked to de [...]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Linked To Preserving Memory
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 29, 2013

People who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were significantly less likely to develop problems with th [...]

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Is Depression Contagious??
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 23, 2013

This risk factor can be used to predict which individuals are likely to experience a depressive episode in the [...]

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Beating Fear: Lessons From A Diving Board
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 08, 2013

Is  fear and doubt holding you back?  Welcome to 5/8/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. T [...]

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DO IT!! Being Forced To Exercise Still Reduces Stress and Anxiety
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 27, 2013

Being forced to exercise may still help reduce anxiety and depression just as exercising voluntarily does.   [...]

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Too Many Choices Leads To Riskier Decisions (and Bigger Casinos)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 25, 2013

A new study which sheds important light on how we behave when faced with large amounts of information.   R [...]

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Unleash Your Inner Strength: You Can Do This!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 22, 2013

Never doubt how truly powerful you are! Welcome to 3/20/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. [...]

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3 Ways To Make Your Child Smarter
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 25, 2013

Diet, parental interaction during reading, and preschool can all increase intelligence.     Supplementin [...]

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A Taste of Bliss (by Greg Malouf)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 12, 2013

Indulge only in loving thoughts and your day will be beautiful.      I came to a point in my life w [...]

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Family Conflict: Why Do We Hurt The Ones We Love?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 01, 2013

Anger doesn’t have to destroy your family. Welcome to 5/1/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zaf [...]

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Parents’ Arguments Linked To Babies’ Brain Functioning
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 26, 2013

 Infants respond to an angry tone of voice, even when they’re asleep.     Being exposed to argume [...]

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How 21 Minutes Of This Can Save Your Marriage
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 08, 2013

 A brief intervention that helps spouses adopt a more objective outlook on their conflict yields dramatic res [...]

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Brain Scan Study: Doctors Can Feel Their Patients’ Pain
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 29, 2013

Additionally, doctors experienced their patients’ pain relief following treatment.     A patient’ [...]

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Feeling Unappreciated? How Insomnia Affects Your Love Life
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 22, 2013

UC Berkeley study finds sleep deprivation impacts gratitude in our romantic relationships.     Spouses and o [...]

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A Doctor’s Empathy Raises Pain Tolerance In Patients, Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 03, 2012

Doctors can improve a patient’s pain simply by listening to them.     A doctor-patient relatio [...]

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Mindfulness Meditation Linked To Lower Stress Hormone
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 30, 2013

Focusing on the present moment has a very positive effect on our overall health and well-being.     Mind [...]

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Workplace Stress: You Are Not Alone (INFOGRAPHIC)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 24, 2012

  According to a 2007 nationwide poll by the American Psychological Association, 75% of Americans list wo [...]

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Choosing a Meditation Style That’s Right For You
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on July 09, 2012

 New to meditation and you’re already thinking about quitting? You may have simply chosen the wrong met [...]

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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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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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Why Do Sad Movies Make Us Happy?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 23, 2013
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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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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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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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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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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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Emotional Illness Tied To Higher Rates of Physical Problems

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 16, 2012
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Emotional illness greatly impacts physical health and well-being.        According to the late [...]

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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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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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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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Do Migraines and Depression Shrink Your Brain?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 22, 2013
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On average, individuals with both medical conditions had brains that were 19 milliliters smaller than those [...]

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Chronic Pain: Forget What They Say…You CAN Break Free!

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 15, 2013
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Step One: Forget everything you know about chronic pain. Welcome to 5/15/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind wit [...]

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Can Fish Oil Reverse The Brain-Damaging Effects Of Junk Food?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 14, 2013
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Researchers identify yet another healthy reason to consider adding oily fish or fish oil supplements to your d [...]

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Handling Stress: How Your Emotional Style May Be Creating Anxiety

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 13, 2013
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Individuals who used the emotional strategy of reappraisal experienced less anxiety than those who suppressed [...]

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Beating Fear: Lessons From A Diving Board

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 08, 2013
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Is  fear and doubt holding you back?  Welcome to 5/8/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. T [...]

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How Stress Affect Brain Cells…and Your Mood

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 07, 2013
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Researchers identify a “stress” protein that reduces new brain cell production and is linked to de [...]

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When Stress Causes Pain: A Genetic Risk Factor Is Identified

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 05, 2013
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A new study finds that chronic pain after stressful events has a specific biological basis.     A new st [...]

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Family Conflict: Why Do We Hurt The Ones We Love?

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 01, 2013
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Anger doesn’t have to destroy your family. Welcome to 5/1/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zaf [...]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Linked To Preserving Memory

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 29, 2013
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People who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were significantly less likely to develop problems with th [...]

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DO IT!! Being Forced To Exercise Still Reduces Stress and Anxiety

By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 27, 2013
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Being forced to exercise may still help reduce anxiety and depression just as exercising voluntarily does.   [...]

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