Is Stroke Linked to Depression Before it Occurs?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression years…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes, and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe a…
The Surprising Benefits of Disappointment + How to Embrace Disappointment & Use It to Your Advantage
Dr. Caroline Leaf– In this podcast (episode #392) and blog, I talk about managing feelings of disappointment before they negatively affect our mental wellbeing. Disappointment is the feeling we get…
The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding & Overcoming the Body’s Fear Response
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #389) and blog, I talk to holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about the importance of taking a functional medicine…
How Foods Are Tested for Depression
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – What is the science behind the marketing of foods for antidepressant effects? If you go online, you can see claims about “coconut water being…
How Understanding the Biofield Could Hold the Key to Healing Trauma
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #385) and blog, I talk to Dr. Shamini Jain, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and social entrepreneur, about the science behind the mind-brain-body connection, the…
NEW STUDY Shows Social Isolation Harms Brain Health, Increases Risk of Dementia
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Social isolation, “the absence or near absence of social connections or relationships,” and loneliness are not healthy. There is evidence of an association between living socially…
Debunking the Myth of the Chemical Imbalance with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #383) and blog, I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about critical psychiatry, the difference between a drug-centered…
3 Tips to Make Your Home a Mental Health Haven
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #382) and blog, I talk about how to make your home a mental health haven. When the world feels like a mess (a…
New Study Shows Bidirectional Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Depression
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences via Newswise – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more…
Spending Time in Nature Enhances Health in SURPRISING Ways
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Most people know that spending time outdoors is good for mind and body. There is something magical about walking on the beach or going for a…
A Wet Nose and a Wagging Tail Opens Up a New World for Autistic Kids
University of South Australia via Newswise – A new Australian study looking at the impact of an autism assistance dog for children and their parents has made an unexpected discovery: the dog…
Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health, Research Finds
University of Exeter via Newswise – Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.…
How Your Uric Acid Levels Could Hold the Key to Optimizing Your Mental & Physical Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #381) and blog, I talk to best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter about his new book Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric…
Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Protect Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this replay from Lewis Howes’ amazing podcast The School of Greatness, I talk about ways to handle the mental conditions that affect us all. Lewis and…
