Vitamin D and Depression: The Latest Link
A large University of Texas study yields results. 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...
View ArticleDr. Zafirides Interview – Authentic Health Coaching Podcast (1/17/12)
I was recently interviewed by Tom Corson-Knowles. He is the Founder and Host of the “Authentic Health Coaching” podcast. You can find our interview at:www.AuthenticHealthCoaching.podomatic.com Tom...
View ArticleVitamin D & Dr. Cannell (Part 1)
Welcome to 1/24/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This is a very special – and critically important – broadcast of The Healthy Mind. We are honored this week to welcome Dr. John...
View ArticleVitamins and Colon Cancer: Can Supplements Lower Your Risk?
Surprising new data emerges from a recent Canadian research study. Could the use of vitamin and mineral supplements in a regular diet help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against...
View ArticleFish Oil & Your Mood, Dr. Sears Interview
Welcome to 2/7/12 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. This week, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Barry Sears to the program. Dr. Sears is an international best-selling author with over 4...
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 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 ArticleDr. Barry Sears Interview – Fish Oils and Your Health
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 ArticleThe 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...
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