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…
"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…
We’re all dealing with stress, right? And when it surges through our body we often turn to our favorite comfort food. You know the pattern…and interrupting it is very hard to do. But hang on, there’s hope! Dr. Daniel Amen has a 3-Step method to break that habit. How does the addiction to comfort foods…
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….
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…
Breaking up doesn’t have to be hard to do… I’ve had my share of relationships. Some of them have been wonderful relationships that put a pep in my step and made me feel like I was on top of the world. But some of them have been bad relationships that made me look and feel…
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…
In this article Dr. Amen helps you take a look at the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual issues that could be contributing to your addiction. The Four Pillars of Addiction and Healing: a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Approach Simple answers are not sufficient. It’s never just one thing. Maria, 47, had always enjoyed a couple of glasses…