Tag Archives: heart disease
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 [...]
Anger and Rage: Why Am I So Angry?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 11, 2013
Has anger taken control of your life? Welcome to 4/10/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Anger is a completely normal human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to serious problems. This week, [...]
Unleash Your Inner Strength: You Can Do This!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 22, 2013
Never doubt how truly powerful you are! Welcome to 3/20/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week Dr. Z discusses the true strength each of us possesses – even though we may doubt (or deny) it even exists at all! [...]
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 [...]
Depression In Childhood Linked To Heart Problems Later In Life
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 16, 2013
Childhood depression appears to influence the presence of cardiac risk factors during adolescence. Teens who were depressed as children are far more likely than their peers to be obese, smoke cigarettes and lead sedentary lives, even if they no [...]
Setting Limits: Why You Can’t Say No and How To Fix It
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 13, 2013
Does your life feel like it is out of control? Welcome to 3/13/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Z tackles the subject of setting healthy limits and boundaries. He talks about the dangers of not being able [...]
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, [...]
Insomniac Nation: Poor Sleep Linked To Heart Failure
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 12, 2013
New research provides yet another reason why it is so important to get a good night’s sleep. According to a new report in the European Heart Journal, it appears insomnia is associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Additionally, [...]
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 [...]
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