How Food Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
Dr. Amen discusses the importance of a healthy diet and gut bacteria for reducing your risk of depression, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 30, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
How to Handle Antidepressant Side Effects
Antidepressant side effects are real and negatively affect patient’s compliance. Many patients consider stopping the medication even at the risk of relapse because of distressing side effects. How do you deal with some of the common antidepressant side effects? (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 22, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Petting Puppies Puts People in Positive Moods
The next time a dog comes bounding up to you for a wet, sloppy kiss and a good belly rub, don’t back away. In an ongoing study, a University of Missouri-Columbia researcher has found that interacting and petting animals creates a hormonal response in humans that can help fight depression. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 18, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
4 Everyday Conditions That Can Lead to...
Stress, untreated ADD, inactivity, no new learning and addiction to gadgets can increase your risk of depression and dementia. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 16, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Mental Health Affects Heart Risks
Several psychological factors can take a toll on heart health, although each factor seems to act at different stages through different mechanisms, research suggests. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
12 Common Risk Factors Alzheimer's and Dementia
Part 4 of Dr. Daniel Amen's 7 steps to minimizing your risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, and keep your brain healthy throughout your life. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: mentalhealth.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
5 Important Health Numbers You Should Know
Part 2 of Dr. Daniel Amen's series, 7 Steps to Prevent You from Losing Your Mind as you Age, discusses the importance of optimizing your important health numbers. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - October 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: mentalhealth.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
To Keep it Healthy, Help Your Brain in Multiple...
Part 3 of Dr. Daniel Amen's series, 7 Steps to Prevent You from Losing Your Mind as you Age, discusses the importance of optimizing your important health numbers. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Obesity, Sleep Apnea and Insomnia Increase Your...
Part 4 of Dr. Daniel Amen's 7 steps to minimizing your risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, and keep your brain healthy throughout your life. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
The Pros and Cons of Support Groups for Trauma...
Real life and online support groups have advantages and disadvantages for this population. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Keeping Your Mind Healthy as You Age: 7...
Part 1 of Dr. Daniel Amen's 7 steps to minimize your risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, and keep your brain healthy throughout your life. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
To Keep Your Mind Healthy, Know Your Important...
Part 2 of Dr. Daniel Amen's series, 7 Steps to Prevent You from Losing Your Mind as you Age, discusses the importance of optimizing your important health numbers. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 26, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Pop Culture Prof Explains Recent Run on WWII...
'Pearl Harbor' is the latest blockbuster World War II film to be released and the assistant professor of philosophy at Susquehanna (Pa.) University, believes WWII movies have become fashionable again because of the growing legend of "The Big One." (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 14, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Coffee Breaks can make Stress Worse
Men who work alone may increase their stress levels by taking a coffee break in the belief that it will help them perform faster. On the other hand, men who work in teams could feel less stressed after enjoying a sharp intake of caffeine, but this may make them less effective. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - September 6, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
Eating Disorders: Research Findings and...
Research is ongoing to help better understand and treat of eating disorders. A few of the many promising areas eating disorder researchers are exploring in the 21st century are highlighted by psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D. (Source: About.com Mental Health)
Source: About.com Mental Health - August 31, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news
