The Secret To Losing Weight In 2013
A few simple tips can make a dramatic difference in your weight loss. Making small, easy changes to our eating habits on a consistent basis (at least 25 days per month, to be specific) can lead to...
View ArticleDiet Soda Linked To Increased Risk Of Depression
Sweetened drinks also increased depression risk but at a lower rate, say researchers. New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s and Diet: Vitamin D and Omega-3 May Help Clear Brain Plaques
A team of UCLA researchers has pinpointed how vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system’s ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleThe Biology Of Depression (Dr. Vladimir Maletic Interview)
Welcome to 3/6/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. It is my sincere honor and privilege to welcome Vladimir Maletic, MD to the program. An internationally-recognized neuroscientist, Dr....
View ArticleOvercoming Temptation: How We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends
Low self-control individuals seem to surround themselves with individuals who can help them overcome temptation. We all desire more self-control. We want to resolve to resolve to the gym instead of...
View ArticleOmega-3 Fatty Acids Are Linked To Preserving Memory
People who closely followed the Mediterranean diet were significantly less likely to develop problems with their thinking and memory skills. The largest study to date finds that eating foods that...
View ArticleCan Fish Oil Reverse The Brain-Damaging Effects Of Junk Food?
Researchers identify yet another healthy reason to consider adding oily fish or fish oil supplements to your diet. Data from more than 180 research papers suggests fish oils could minimize the...
View ArticleChronic Pain: Forget What They Say…You CAN Break Free!
Step One: Forget everything you know about chronic pain. Welcome to 5/15/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, I discuss the mind-body relationship between our emotions and...
View ArticleWhy Is “2-4 Pounds” Easier To Lose Than “3 Pounds”?
We are much more likely to pursue goals that are ambitious, yet flexible. Does it seem like you’ve been trying to lose weight forever? Well, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer...
View ArticleDoes Vitamin D Improve Your Mood?
Many health experts consider the benefits of vitamin D to be one of the most important health discoveries of the past 100 years. In women who have type 2 diabetes and show signs of depression,...
View ArticleDepression and Fast Food: A Link Has Been Confirmed
The latest study suggests that fast food can worsen our mood. Depression affects 121 million people worldwide. This figure makes it one of the main global causes of disability-adjusted life year....
View ArticleBerries Keep Your Brain Sharp, Harvard Study
Berries are brain boosters, according to Harvard researchers. We know berries are very good for us, that’s no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually fight against memory loss and...
View Article027 Dr. Barry Sears Interview – Fish Oils and Your Health (Rebroadcast)
Welcome to 5/30/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. Given the recent birth of Dr. Z’s daughter (5/29), this week’s podcast is an encore presentation of Dr. Z’s interview with Dr. Barry...
View ArticleVitamin D Is Linked To Daytime Sleepiness
A new study links excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D levels, with race playing an important factor. Vitamin D is critical in our overall health and well-being. But many of us simply do not...
View ArticleHow Insomnia Leads To Pizza Cravings
Didn’t sleep well last night? Be careful! Your mind is programmed to lead you to that pizza, say researchers. Have you ever noticed how much you crave pepperoni pizza or a bacon double-cheeseburger...
View ArticleHow To Lose Weight In Less Than 5 Minutes
A University of Utah study finds that even a few minutes of high-intensity activity can result in significant weight loss. Need to lose weight but only have a few minutes? No problem! University...
View Article088 Why You Can’t Sleep and How To Fix It! (Rebroadcast)
Back by popular demand, one of The Healthy Mind’s “Essential” episodes. Welcome to Episode #58 of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides podcast. This week, Dr. Z explores the topic of insomnia. Dr. Z...
View ArticleLow Vitamin D and Cancer: What’s The Link?
Low vitamin D is linked to high risk of death from all medical causes, including cancer and heart disease. The main source of vitamin D is its production in skin thanks to the sun. Women are more...
View ArticleEat Your Broccoli!
We all know how hard it is to get the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables into our daily diets. It can be a huge challenge. Some individuals choose to buy supplements containing the “active...
View ArticleKids’ Food Choices Affected By Advertising AND Parents
As consumers we are bombarded by hundreds of advertisements and commercials every single day. No matter where we turn Continue reading →
View ArticleLow Fat, Fish Oil Diet Slows Prostate Cancer Cell Growth
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. According to statistics from the American Cancer Society, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their...
View ArticleVitamin D and Depression: The Latest Link
As I had written in a previous article, low levels of vitamin D have been shown to be associated with a host of health problems - from osteoporosis to cardiovascular disease to neurological ailments....
View ArticleDr. Zafirides Interview – Authentic Health Coaching Podcast (1/17/12)
Tom and I discussed the role of emotions and physical illness, particularly chronic pain. Tom is very dedicated to teaching and empowering individuals in their journey towards better health. The...
View Article009 Vitamin D & Dr. Cannell (Part 1)
Dr. Cannell is one of the nation's leading voices on Vitamin D. Vitamin D seems to be everywhere in the news today. Dr. Cannell has been critically instrumental in raising the awareness of Vitamin D to...
View ArticleVitamins and Colon Cancer: Can Supplements Lower Your Risk?
Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens? A study published in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and...
View Article011 Fish Oil & Your Mood: Dr. Barry Sears Interview
Dr. Sears and I will discuss the benefit of incorporating fish oils into your diet. We talk about the anti-inflammatory action of fish oils and how that relates to our emotions as well as other aspects...
View ArticleSubliminal Alert! Food Words Look Brighter When We Are Hungry
Attention Shoppers! Objects are NOT as bright as they appear… Experts tell us to avoid going to the grocery store when we are hungry. The reason? Hunger will directly impact our shopping...
View ArticleA Very Quick and Easy Strategy to Avoid Temptation
The words you use in resisting temptation can literally be the difference between success and failure. So there it sits… awaiting your decision. One fork and twelve inches of space are all...
View ArticleEco-labeled Seafood Is Not Always What It Seems
When you buy what looks to be a nice piece of certified sustainable fish at the supermarket, you'd like to think that's exactly what you're getting. Unfortunately, things aren't always what they seem,...
View ArticleBuild Muscle & Trim Belly Fat? High Protein Foods, Dairy
New research suggests a higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate energy-restricted diet has a major positive impact on trimming belly fat and increasing lean muscle, particularly when the proteins come from...
View ArticleAntioxidant Spices Reduce Negative Effects of High-Fat Meal
Normally, when you eat a high-fat meal, you end up with high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood," said Sheila West, associate professor of bio-behavioral health, Penn State, who led...
View ArticleHabit Even Makes Stale Food Easier To Swallow
A new study reveals why people eat out of habit - even when they are eating bad, stale food - and simple tips to help combat mindless eating. Continue reading →
View ArticleWant To Ditch That Dessert? Feed Your Brain!
Brain imaging scans show that when glucose levels drop, an area of the brain known to regulate emotions and impulses loses the ability to dampen desire for high-calorie food, according to the study...
View ArticleRed Wine Ingredient Resveratrol Stops Cancer Growth
New research shows that resveratrol blocks the growth effects of estrogen by reducing the specific breast cancer receptors. Continue reading →
View ArticleZinc Has A Critical Role In Creation of Our Memories
Researchers at both Duke University and MIT have studied zinc in action as it regulates communication between nerve cells in an area of the brain responsible for memory and learning called the...
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