Tag Archives: diet
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 [...]
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 their thinking and memory skills. The largest study to date finds that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, chicken and salad [...]
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 [...]
The Biology Of Depression (Dr. Vladimir Maletic Interview)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 06, 2013
Welcome to 3/6/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. It is my sincere honor and privilege to welcome Vladimir Maletic, MD to the program. An internationally-recognized neuroscientist, Dr. Maletic’s research has been instrumental in fundamentally changing our understanding of the origins [...]
Alzheimer’s and Diet: Vitamin D and Omega-3 May Help Clear Brain Plaques
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 05, 2013A team of UCLA researchers has pinpointed how vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system’s ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. In a small pilot study [...]
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 [...]
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. Vitamin D is critical in our overall health and well-being. But many of us simply do not get enough vitamin D [...]
Dr. Barry Sears Interview – Fish Oils and Your Health
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 30, 2012
Welcome to 5/30/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Given the recent birth of Dr. Z’s daughter (5/29), this week’s podcast is an encore presentation of Dr. Z’s interview with Dr. Barry Sears as they discuss the role of fish oil [...]
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