Tag Archives: relationships
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? [...]
Is Depression Contagious??
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 23, 2013
This risk factor can be used to predict which individuals are likely to experience a depressive episode in the future, even if they’ve never had a depressive episode before. A new study with college roommates shows that a [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Can Meditation Make You A More Compassionate Person?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on April 01, 2013Scientists have mostly focused on the benefits of meditation for the brain and the body, but a recent study by Northeastern University’s David DeSteno, published in Psychological Science, takes a look at what impacts meditation has on interpersonal harmony and compassion. [...]
Parents’ Arguments Linked To Babies’ Brain Functioning
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on March 26, 2013
Infants respond to an angry tone of voice, even when they’re asleep. Being exposed to arguments between parents is associated with the way babies’ brains process emotional tone of voice, according to a new study to be published [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
Can Too Much TV In Childhood Lead To A Life Of Crime?
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 18, 2013
Excessive television watching in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior and criminality in adulthood. Attention Parents!! Are your kids spending too much time parked in front of the TV? Well you better listen up now… or risk having [...]
Stressed Out? 3 Powerful Steps To A More Relaxed You
By Peter Zafirides, M.D. on February 14, 2013
Has stress and anxiety taken over your life? Welcome to 2/13/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Do you feel stressed out?? Today’s world is loaded with stress. And if we’re not careful, it can take a huge toll on our [...]
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