Tag Archives: memory
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 [...]
FAST MINDS: How To Thrive With ADHD (Dr. Tim Bilkey Interview)
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 20, 2013
So you think you have ADHD? Here’s what to do about it! Welcome to 2/20/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, Dr. Zafirides welcomes Dr. Tim Bilkey. Dr. Bilkey is a psychiatrist and international authority on Attention Deficit Disorder. [...]
Attention Parents! Early Music Lessons Boost Brain Development
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 12, 2013
Sorry kids, you can’t skip those piano lessons. They’re too good for you! If you started piano lessons in grade one, or played the recorder in kindergarten, thank your parents and teachers. Those lessons you dreaded – or loved [...]
I Knew It All Along…Didn’t I? Understanding Hindsight Bias
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 21, 2012
Hindsight bias is a common “psychological blind spot” in our decision-making ability. The amazing fourth-quarter comeback to win the football game…the friend who admits to cheating in his marriage…the quiet guy in accounting secretly embezzling funds. The [...]
Feeling Stressed? Forget About It!
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on September 15, 2012
Scientists discover how stress attacks the brain, resulting in forgetfulness and impaired attention. Stress can wreak havoc on our attention. We all know how hard it is to focus on anything when we are stressed. But exactly how [...]
PTSD: A New Treatment Offers Real Hope
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on July 28, 2012
As early as the first session, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) significantly reduced symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers at the University of South Florida have shown that brief treatments with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) substantially reduce [...]
Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp, Harvard Study
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 29, 2012
Berries are brain boosters, according to Harvard researchers. We know berries are very good for us, that’s no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually fight against memory loss and keep our brains sharp in old age? [...]
How Our Brain Works To Choose What We Want To See
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 25, 2012
These findings are a major discovery and will guide future research into both visual and attention deficit disorders. If you are looking for a particular object on a desk – say a yellow pencil amongst a group [...]
Conquering Fear and Doubt
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 21, 2012
Welcome to 2/21/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Exactly what can circus elephants teach us about conqueringt fear and self doubt? Tune in and find out! Dr. Z discusses helpful tips to move past fears and worries that make us stumble on the road to the life of our dreams. You are not alone! Join us for the show!! Continue reading
Eliminating Chronic Pain by Medically “Erasing” Our Memories
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 18, 2012
Chronic pain can terribly debilitating. For some individuals, the pain is so great that they can’t even bear to have clothes touch their skin. For others, it means that every step is a deliberate and agonizing choice. Whether the pain is caused by arthritic joints, an injury to a nerve or a disease like fibromyalgia, the latest research suggests there are new solutions for those who suffer from chronic pain. Continue reading
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