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Why Freedom Scares Us (And Why That’s OK)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 06, 2013
Are you in control of your life? Welcome to 2/6/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z explores the topic of Existential Freedom – while we are ultimately free to choose our unique path in life, we must [...]
Bad Habits: What You Need To Know To Break Free
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 23, 2013
Why are bad habits so hard to break? Welcome to 1/23/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z discusses how (and why) we develop bad habits. The answers will definitely leave you surprised! Armed with the latest research, [...]
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 other romantic partners often complain about feeling unappreciated, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests poor sleep may play a [...]
Loneliness Is Bad For Our Health
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 20, 2013
New research links loneliness to immune system problems and increased inflammation. Loneliness and isolation can affect your quality of life – leading to emotional distress and depression. According to the latest research from Ohio State University (OSU), loneliness [...]
You Are Not Crazy, You’re Human!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 16, 2013
Stigma kills. Why it must end. Welcome to 1/16/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z discusses the topic of stigma associated with emotional illness and it’s treatment. Even today in 2013, stigma continues to limit people from [...]
Why You Can’t Sleep and How To Fix It
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 10, 2013
Trouble sleeping? You are not alone… Welcome to 1/9/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z explores the topic of insomnia. Dr. Z discusses the various ways we undermine a good night’s sleep without even realizing it – [...]
Diet Soda Linked To Increased Risk Of Depression
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 08, 2013
Sweetened drinks also increased depression risk but at a lower rate, say researchers. New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee was tied [...]
The Secret To Losing Weight In 2013
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on January 01, 2013
A few simple tips can make a dramatic difference in your weight loss. Making small, easy changes to our eating habits on a consistent basis (at least 25 days per month, to be specific) can lead to sustainable weight [...]
School Mass Shooting: How To Cope With Senseless Tragedy
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 19, 2012
How do we even begin to heal? Welcome to 12/19/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z devotes the entire podcast to the horrific loss of life at the school mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. He explores the [...]
Childhood Bullying Alters The Expression Of Genes Linked To Mood
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on December 18, 2012
Bullying among children may be a biological threat to their future mental health. A recent study by a researcher at the Centre for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) at the University of Montreal suggests that bullying by peers changes the [...]
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