Tag Archives: culture
The Power of 11:11 (Life-Lessons From Maggie)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 13, 2013
I am so very grateful when patients teach me. Welcome to 6/13/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Do you believe in Fate and Destiny? Or is it all just random chance? This week, Dr. Z changes things up a bit. He spend the [...]
Social Media and Narcissism: Why It’s “All About Me!”
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 11, 2013
College students and adults use social media in different ways to boost their egos and control others’ perceptions of them. Check your Facebook page much? How often do you Tweet? Do you find yourself preoccupied with how many [...]
Overcoming Temptation: How We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 13, 2013
Low self-control individuals seem to surround themselves with individuals who can help them overcome temptation. We all desire more self-control. We want to resolve to resolve to the gym instead of happy hour, to finish a report before [...]
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. “Freedom of choice, is what you’ve got. Freedom from choice, is what you want.” - Devo When we are [...]
Why Do Sad Movies Make Us Happy?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 23, 2013
A new Ohio State University study reveals why we feel so good after watching a tearjerker like “Titanic”. (originally posted 3/28/12, revised and updated 3/22/13) Titanic is one of the most popular movies of all time. But Titanic is [...]
Ikaria: The Island Where People Forget To Die
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 18, 2013
Hi Everyone! If my post, Greek Coffee: The Key To Long Life? left you longing to learn more about the Greek island of Ikaria and its healing effects, you will absolutely love this October 2012 article in the New York [...]
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 University of Athens. The answer to a longer life may come in the form of our morning coffee – as long [...]
Job Burnout Can Severely Compromise Heart Health
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 13, 2013
Work stress can take huge toll on your heart, according to a new TAU study. Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, [...]
Study: ADHD Remains A Serious Problem For Adults
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 03, 2013
Sobering results from a new study finds that ADHD doesn’t just “go away” in adulthood. The first large, population-based study to follow children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) into adulthood is quite ominous in its findings. The study found [...]
Can Too Much TV In Childhood Lead To A Life Of Crime?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 18, 2013
Excessive television watching in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior and criminality in adulthood. Attention Parents!! Are your kids spending too much time parked in front of the TV? Well you better listen up now… or risk having [...]
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