Tag Archives: biology of mood
Do Antidepressants Really Work?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 23, 2013
By looking at depression as “the sore throat of psychiatry”, we can better answer that question. Welcome to 5/15/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. What does a sore throat have to do with depression? It may very well be the key [...]
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 without either condition. Older people with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes than people with only one or [...]
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 with Dr. Zafirides. This week, I discuss the mind-body relationship between our emotions and physical pain. You’ll learn how our brain uses physical pain as a [...]
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 diet. Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimize the effects that junk food can have on [...]
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. This week, Dr. Z dives in to the topic of fear. Using a story about a life lesson learned from a diving board, he takes [...]
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 depression. Research from King’s College London reveals the detailed mechanism behind how stress hormones reduce the number of new brain cells – a [...]
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. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z takes on the topic of family conflict and anger. Why do we tend to hurt the ones we love the most? [...]
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 future, even if they’ve never had a depressive episode before. A new study with college roommates shows that a [...]
Why Some Stress Is Good For You
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 19, 2013
Acute, short-lived stress works to prime the brain for improved performance. Overworked and feeling stressed out? Look on the bright side. Some of that stress may actually be good for your brain. “You always think about stress [...]
The “Noise” Of Depression
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 18, 2013
Is depression getting in the way of your happiness? Welcome to 4/17/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z explains the way that he has come to best understand depression and anxiety – “Noise”. Be prepared to be [...]
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