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Why Depression In Menopause Is Bad For Your Heart
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 15, 2013
An increased risk of heart disease and diabetes is identified in postmenopausal women suffering with depression. Postmenopausal women who suffer from depression or use antidepressant medication might be more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waist [...]
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 [...]
Weight Gain and Depression: What’s The Connection?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on June 06, 2013
Welcome to 6/5/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z discusses the link between weight gain and depression. Can obesity actually cause depression? Dr. Z breaks down the very latest research and explains it to you in such [...]
Do Antidepressants Really Work?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 29, 2013
By looking at depression as “the sore throat of psychiatry”, we can better answer that question. NOTE: Rather than a new show this week, I am re-broadcasting this episode (originally aired 5/15/13) as the file of the final version of the [...]
Stress Release: The Power Of Bad (and Good) Habits
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 27, 2013
We’re just as likely to default to positive habits, such as eating a healthy breakfast or going to the gym, as we are to self-sabotage. Stress and exhaustion may make us feel like we are walking zombies, but [...]
Can Emotional Illness Shorten Your Life?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on May 20, 2013
The greatest risk to mortality (80% of deaths) comes from increases in cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases – not suicide. The impact of emotional illness is both psychological and physical. Researchers have found significant increases in disease burden of common [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
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