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Preventing Cognitive Decline – A 12 Week Course to a Better Brain
This is an upcoming 12-week course to learn the underlying causes of cognitive decline and the practical lifestyle steps to ensure optimal brain...
Spirits of good health
Can the mind really exert a significant influence on your health, and how does spirituality or religiosity play a role? Does faith in and of its...
Calm but not Fatigued
We all want to be in the mental “zone” — you know, between having plenty of energy yet feeling calm and relaxed. For so many of my patients this...
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Testing
Screening Tests Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be subtle and hard to quantify. Sometimes it's hard to know what is concerning or just normal...
The Connection Between Gut Health & the Mind
“What does your gut tell you?” Hmmm … “I’ve got a gut feeling” this is going to be a great column. Do you get “butterflies in your stomach” when you...
In the Spirit of Great Health
Can the mind really exert a significant influence on your health, and how does spirituality or religiosity play a role? Does faith in and of its...
Calm but not Fatigued
We all want to be in the mental “zone” — you know, between having plenty of energy yet feeling calm and relaxed. For so many of my patients this...
A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine
How delightful to learn that laughter really is the best medicine and will perhaps add as many good years to your life as other familiar health...
Food for Your Mood
The foods you eat have a lot to do with how you feel, in a myriad of ways you might not imagine. Certain foods help the brain function better and...
Cognitive Reframing
Cognitive reframing is a psychological tool based on influencing thoughts that influence behavior. By addressing cognitive processes, especially...