As a therapist, I am concerned with the moments people miss out on when using technology excessively. Ever wonder how this affects your brain health, mental health and overall physical health? There is less time spent practicing how to live life, less time practicing important life skills, less time socializing face- to-face and connecting with…
Every year most of us begin our year with good intentions to follow through on our New Year’s Resolution, yet somehow the days, weeks, and months get away from us and before we know it the year has passed, and we feel discouraged and disappointed with our lack of success. So this year I encourage…
Isn’t it odd that we don’t want our kids to eat junk food, but we feed it to them anyway at the dinner table? No, I’m not talking about bringing home McDonald’s or KFC, but foods that we think are healthy when they are really junk food. Hydrogenated (chemically modified), corn syrup, instant, processed…what part…
"I feel gray, even on a sunny day." ’I feel like I am moving and thinking in slow motion." "I don’t feel hopeful or happy. “I can’t focus … I feel stupid." A show of hands—do any of those sound familiar? Or, I should say, feel familiar? It really is true: you are what you…
This post was written by Daniel G. Amen, MD Kids with ADD/ADHD at greater risk for disability from brain injury Research detailed in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics indicates that children with mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and ADD/ADHD are more likely to have a moderate disability than children without ADD/ADHD. Patient records of 48…
Neuroscientists call the prefrontal cortex (PFC) the executive part of the brain because it functions like the boss at work. Use these tips to optimize your PFC and boost the control that you have over your life. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) – the front third of your brain – is larger in…
Are there people in your life who can’t take ‘no’ for an answer? Are you lured into making unhealthy choices all too often? Read this article to learn about the many types of food pushers and how to strengthen your defenses and be able to push back….
Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise that you need! Keep reading and learn how to boost your energy and stay on track. Don’t let energy zappers prevent you from getting the exercise you need. Maria, forty-four, is one of my patients who has started doing…
Eileen, one of our All-Stars, was doing great with our weight-loss program and was thrilled to see the pounds melting away as she adopted brain healthy eating habits. But then she took a trip to Las Vegas and had to eat at one of those opulent buffets that Vegas is known for. You know the…
In this article Dr. Amen gives an overview of the most common brain problems and what to look for if you think that you, or someone you know, might have one. I once had a phone call from a very close friend whom I hadn’t heard from in years. He sounded different. When we lived…