As a nutritional psychiatrist, I always strive to maintain a well-balanced diet. A lot of that has to do with making sure I’m getting all the right vitamins, especially since it’s essential for preventing cognitive impairment. And since the risk of neurological diseases increases as we ageOne question I often get from my patients is, … Read more
We can’t turn back the clock as we age, but we can adapt our workouts to improve our quality of life and our ability to perform everyday activities. The secret? strength training Strength training keeps our healthy and agile muscles and joints, which becomes increasingly important as we age because we lose muscle mass and … Read more
Stress is a natural response to uncertainty, and it’s normal to worry about future events from time to time. But excessive thoughts about the future can be a sign of anticipatory anxiety, a fear of unpredictable future events, which is sometimes a symptom of anxiety disorders. This is something I see often in my patients. … Read more
food and humor they are so intricately connected that they have inspired a new area of brain study: nutritional psychiatrywhich examines how what we eat affects how we feel. As a dietitian and nutritionist Having researched and experienced this connection firsthand, I find it endlessly fascinating that we can empower ourselves to feel partly, or … Read more
eating the right “brain-boosting foods” can significantly lower your risk of developing neurological problems, improve your mental health, and help you stay sharp and focused. As a nutritional psychiatrist, a large part of my job is counseling patients, especially those who want to improve their brain health or are trying to recover from trauma, about … Read more
If you hate exercising, You’re not alone. even as a sports medicine doctor and fitness advocate, I understand why living a more active lifestyle can be challenging, especially with our hectic schedules. But prioritizing daily movement is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and quality of life. Regular exercise … Read more
Like the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain, diet and mental health are inextricably linked, and the connection between them goes both ways: one lack of good dietary options leads to an increase in mental health problems, and mental health problems in turn lead to poor eating habits. When people find out that … Read more
I was a coffee fanatic for most of my adult life. But four years ago, after a concussion from a car accident, my doctor suggested taking a break from caffeine to see if it would help reduce my symptoms of headaches and brain fog. Although studies are limited, some researchers have found that too much … Read more