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3 Coping Skills for Depression That Help You Take Back Control
Given the current political landscape and post-holiday season, it’s hard to avoid feeling depressed and anxious sometimes. But what if these feelings are more than just occasional? According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide...
3 Coping Skills for Depression That Help You Take Back Control
Given the current political landscape and post-holiday season, it’s hard to avoid feeling depressed and anxious sometimes. But what if these feelings are more than just occasional? According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide...
Strengthening Your Thinking Ability: 5 Tricks to Faster Thinking
The signs of physical aging tend to be pretty obvious—hair thins and/or turns grey, joints get creaky, muscles start to lose their definition. But when it comes to the impact of growing older on your brain, things aren’t always so clear. Maybe the right word is always...
Top 5 Supplements to Increase Sex Drive
Supplements can be a powerful tool for helping you achieve your goals, especially when you follow a regimen that’s tailored to meet your specific needs. I’ve written about supplements a lot—you can read about some of my general favorites here, and I’ve also listed...
Men’s Health: Three Tests That Could Save Your Life
If you’re relying on the basic tests you get at your annual physical to measure your health, you may not be seeing the whole picture. Many diseases won’t be caught, much less prevented, by the American Medical Associations’s standard of care testing. Or maybe you...
How Much Protein Do I Really Need? Simple Explanation of Protein Intake
Protein. We all know it’s important for our health, but beyond that, things can get a little murky. How much protein do I really need? What kind? What are good food sources of protein? What about protein powders? As an athlete and a physician who works with athletes,...
The Mindfulness Meditation Apps You Won’t Be Able to Live Without
Regular readers of this blog are likely familiar with my passionate belief in the power of mindfulness. When it comes to keeping your stress levels in check—whether at work or elsewhere —mindfulness meditation has been scientifically proven to be effective. In one...
Common Foods That Cause Cancer and How to Avoid Them at the Grocery Store
It would be nice if you could trust that everything available at the grocery store is safe. Unfortunately, many of the foods people eat on a regular basis are potentially carcinogenic. Here are some common foods that may cause cancer and how to avoid them at the...
Telomere Testing: The Benefits of Knowing Your Cellular Age
What are telomeres and what can they tell us about our health? Let’s take a look at telomere testing and the benefits of knowing your cellular age.
Are You in a Slump? Try These 4 Foods That Improve Mood
Feeling low lately? You’re not the only one. According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, a condition that, unlike the normal and temporary response to life’s challenges, can become a serious and...