3 Coping Skills for Depression That Help You Take Back Control

by drspar | All, Mental Performance

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

by drspar | All, Mental Performance

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

by drspar | All, Sexual Health

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

by drspar | All, Heart Health

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

by drspar | All, Fitness & Nutrition

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

by drspar | All, Energy & Stress

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...