by drspar | All, Energy & Stress
I do believe it is helpful to use objective data to evaluate your health – whether it is blood sugar measurements or biomarkers of heart disease risk as I’ve talked about in this blog. We know that being in stress-mode impacts your health in a negative way,...
by drspar | All, Energy & Stress, Mental Performance
In part one of this series, I discussed the prevalence of depression and anxiety and gave you five ways to self-diagnose them. In part two, I’m focusing on chronic stress, a topic I also tackle here. Linked to conditions like anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure,...
by drspar | All, Energy & Stress
…or Cycle or Swim or Lift It Out Stressed out? You’re not the only one. In a 2014 poll conducted by NPR with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health, more than 1 in 4 Americans reported having a lot of stress in the past...
by drspar | All, Cancer & Chronic Disease, Energy & Stress, Mental Performance
Tired? You’re not the only one. According to a 2016 study by the Centers for Disease Control, one in three adults isn’t getting enough sleep on a regular basis. This statistic is troubling because not only does lack of sleep inhibit your ability to function at work...
by drspar | All, Energy & Stress
There are lots of reasons a person may wake up fuzzy-headed—one too many drinks the night before, not enough sleep, or maybe a combination of both. But for many men, this lack of cognitive clarity is a perpetual problem that goes beyond the occasional morning...
by drspar | All, Energy & Stress, Mental Performance
Whether dealing with a tight deadline at work, struggling to meet demands from family, or worrying about politics, we all feel depressed, stressed, and anxious sometimes. But what if these feelings are more than just occasional? According to the World Health...
