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…
Do you make impulsive decisions throughout the day? Does the smell of fresh pizza or chocolate cake lure you in? Does the idea of an ice cream cone or frozen yogurt entice you? Do you find that you are easily distracted or have trouble staying focused at work? Perhaps, you have trouble completing a paper…
Many people get frustrated when they exercise every day but do not see the scale changing. Use these 10 tips to help you break any plateau and reach your brain and body goals. Realigning your lifestyle choices and changing your habits with the recommendations below can help you live a brain healthy life. Do a…
Most of us associate caffeine with coffee, but it can also be found in tea, dark sodas, chocolate, energy drinks, and pep pills. If your caffeine intake is limited to one or two normal-size cups of coffee or 2 or 3 cups of tea a day, it is probably okay. But any more than that…
You may be living your life on less than 100% brain power! Most of us are operating below 100% and could benefit from a personal "trainer" for our brain. When you want to get in shape, you join a gym. If it’s hard to keep up with the workout regimen on your own, you hire…
Change is difficult. However, when it comes to improving your brain and body health, shedding excess weight, boosting your mood and doing all you can to live longer and more vibrantly—change is necessary. So how does one adopt a healthier lifestyle for the long haul? Clinical neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, brain imaging expert and nine-time New…
Dr. Amen underscores the importance of conscientiousness and good decision-making in determining your overall health and longevity. In fact, he shares that moderate worry (caring about and thinking about the future) is actually beneficial, citing the 90-year-long study, which showed that the people who had a “don’t worry, be happy” disposition didn’t fare well. In…
Oh, that elusive willpower! If only we could capture it like rain water and gulp it down to become the men and women we dream we can be! But what if I told you that willpower is simply a brain function that can be helped through several simple actions? It’s true. In fact, there are…
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, it is the perfect time to recognize the power of feeling and expressing gratitude. Cultivating the mental state of gratitude pays dividends in terms of well being. In fact, research suggests that being grateful for the wonderful things in your life may positively impact your brain, sleep and overall outlook.
This post was written by Daniel G. Amen, MD Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front part of your neck. Its job is to secrete hormones that control growth/development during childhood, regulate your metabolism and body temperature, and drive the production of many neurotransmitters in your brain. Specifically, the ones…