5 Tips for Dealing with Guilt
Guilt has an incredible way of popping up even when we’re barely doing anything at all.
Most of us learn guilt throughout normal childhood development. Guilt clues us in when we’ve stepped outside the boundaries of our core values. It makes us take responsibility when we’ve done something wrong and helps us to develop a greater sense of self-awareness. The feeling of guilt forces us to examine how our behavior affects others and make changes so that we don’t make the same mistake again.
How can we learn to deal with guilt — accepting it when it is appropriate and letting it go when it’s ...
Source: World of Psychology - May 18, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Brain and Behavior Communication General Psychology Relationships Stress Guilt Perfectionism Shame Source Type: blogs
What causes kidney stones (and what to do)
Stone disease has plagued humanity since ancient times. Kidney stones have been identified in Egyptian mummies. The Hippocratic oath describes their treatment: “I will not use the knife, not even verily, on sufferers from stone, but I will give place to such as are craftsmen therein.”
Who gets kidney stones and why?
The lifetime risk of kidney stones among adults in the US is approximately 9%, and it appears that global warming may be increasing that risk. (As the climate warms, human beings are more likely to get dehydrated, which increases the risk of stone formation.) There are four major types of kidney stones: cal...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 17, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kevin R. Loughlin, MD, MBA Tags: Health Healthy Aging Kidney and urinary tract Source Type: blogs
Do You Trust Your Impulses? A Little Education Goes a Long Way
During May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, advocates like myself educate the public on various topics. One topic we don’t learn enough about is how emotional impulses affect our mind, body, and lives.
Impulses, the strong biological pulls to take action, come from emotions. In fact, the whole purpose of emotions is to compel us to move.
The word emotion comes from the Latin word “emovere” meaning to “move out, remove, agitate.” From sprinting out of a burning building (fear), to punching someone who insults us (anger), to jumping into a teammate’s arms after hitting the winning grand slam (joy,...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW Tags: Friends Habits Happiness Self-Help drinking habits Eating Habits Impulse Control Impulsivity Mental Health Awareness Month Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: May 4, 2019
Happy May, sweet readers! More specifically, Happy Mental Health Month!
That’s right, we kicked off Mental Health Month 2019 on Wednesday, and in honor of that I’m highlighting several resources to boost your mental health wellness, advocacy efforts, and campaign participation. Keep reading for details on downloading the Mental Health Month 2019 Toolkit, a mental wellness challenge you can take part in this month, how Burger King is getting involved (yes, Burger King!), and more.
MHA Mental Health Month 2019 Toolkit: For 70 years, Mental Health America has celebrated Mental Health Month. That’s right! It&...
Source: World of Psychology - May 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Alicia Sparks Tags: Psychology Around the Net Burger King iHeartMedia iHeartRadio Mental Health America mental health month Mental Health Training Mental Wellness mental wellness challenge Nami National Alliance on Mental Illness Pharmacists Real Meal Source Type: blogs
A mysterious case of seizures in the ER
Alex and Edward Santos have just returned from a weekend away at their aunt and uncle ’s place. They love it there. The couple is in their 20s and spoil the boys with late bedtimes, movies and video games, and home-made cupcakes with chocolate icing and sprinkles. It’s been a long break for Alex, who’s 15, […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 25, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/raj-waghmare" rel="tag" > Raj Waghmare, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Emergency Medicine Neurology Source Type: blogs
7 Weird Ways To Get Motivated That Actually Work
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Description: It is often tough to think of ways to get motivated, especially when you are having a bad day, but this guide will provide you with seven ways that really work wonders for your motivation. These rules are easy to follow and can help you today.
Motivation is one of those elusive words and strange things to think about. Sometimes you can feel motivated and on other days really won’t want to do any...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joshua Sherman Tags: featured motivation self improvement good habits motivation tips pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Bad Habits and Vices Related to Mental Illness
Everyone has bad habits. Even your sainted Granny who seems perfect to you has some bad habit that only your grandfather knows about. Bad habits, like everything, exist on a spectrum, from biting your nails to snorting cocaine – and everything in between.
In this episode, our hosts discuss bad habits that many people with mental illness seem to have – from smoking, to alcoholism, to drug use and, you guessed it, everything in between.
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“90% of people with schizophrenia smoke.”
– Michelle Hammer
Highlights From ‘Bad Habits Mental Illness’’ Episode
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Source: World of Psychology - April 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Tags: A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Addiction Habits Schizophrenia Stress Source Type: blogs
Chocolate for coughs? Look beyond the headlines.
Everyone loves chocolate, and nobody likes to cough. So when headlines like these appeared, they made a big media splash: Apparently Chocolate Might Be Better for Treating Coughs than Honey and Lemon. Chocolate Fights Coughs Better Than Codeine, Says Science. Chocolate Is a Better Cough Suppressant than Medicine, Study Says. Looks good, huh? Chocolate for […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 14, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/roy-benaroch" rel="tag" > Roy Benaroch, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Pulmonology Source Type: blogs
7 Simple Ways to Ease Anxiety
Anxiety serves a life-saving role when we are in real danger. Adrenaline pumps through our system, and suddenly we can run like Usain Bolt and lift a 200-pound man without much effort. However, most of the time, anxiety is like a fire alarm with a dead battery that beeps annoyingly every five minutes when there is absolutely nothing to worry about. We experience the heart palpitations, restlessness, panic, and nausea as if a saber-toothed tiger were 20 yards away.
Thankfully there are a few simple gestures to communicate to your body that there is no immediate danger — that it’s a false alarm… yet again. I have u...
Source: World of Psychology - April 7, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Anxiety and Panic Mental Health and Wellness Research Self-Help Anxious Thoughts Coping Skills Relaxation Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly/Undoctored Cruise 2019: The best ever!
We’re all just back from our 2019 Wheat Belly/Undoctored Cruise that proved to be the best ever.
Food was the standout item on this year’s cruise. In the four years since we started this cruise with Celebrity, the food on this cruise was nothing short of outstanding. Chief Executive sous chef Ricardo and pastry chef Danisha were assigned to our group, preparing spectacular dishes for us in addition to the huge variety of choices available in the buffet, main dining room, and around a dozen specialty restaurants. We were served, for instance, Wheat Belly grain-free breads at lunch and dinner, Wheat Belly pizzas ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - March 31, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Undoctored Cruise Wheat Belly Cruise gluten-free grain-free Source Type: blogs
5 Ways To Increase Your Intelligence Every Day
In conclusion, when you ingest the proper foods, vitamins and nootropic nutrients which facilitate neurogenesis in the brain, aid in the stabilizing of neurological structures, and increase the brain’s capacity for memory retention, you allow the brain to grow physically. If you then incorporate the use of techniques which allow the brain’s memory retention and neuro-connectivity to increase, and facilitate the growth of both hemispheres of the brain, you will inevitably increase your intelligence dramatically! For as your brain tissue grows and the neuro-connectivity increases, the information storage and cognitive ca...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - March 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yellowstone Wolf Tags: featured self improvement brain food nootropics pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
Aging and sleep: Making changes for brain health
As a neuropsychologist, my research interests have focused on the link between sleep and cognitive health. As I have gotten older, I have personally come to appreciate the restorative power of a good night’s sleep for thinking, memory, and functioning at my best.
Sleep affects our overall health, including our hormones and immune system. Neurobiological processes that occur during sleep have a profound impact on brain health, and as a result, they influence mood, energy level, and cognitive fitness. Numerous studies have shown that structural and physiological changes that occur in the brain during sleep affect capacity ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Margaret O'Connor, PhD, ABPP Tags: Brain and cognitive health Healthy Aging Sleep Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, March 11th 2019
Fight Aging! provides a weekly digest of news and commentary for thousands of subscribers interested in the latest longevity science: progress towards the medical control of aging in order to prevent age-related frailty, suffering, and disease, as well as improvements in the present understanding of what works and what doesn't work when it comes to extending healthy life. Expect to see summaries of recent advances in medical research, news from the scientific community, advocacy and fundraising initiatives to help speed work on the repair and reversal of aging, links to online resources, and much more.
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Source: Fight Aging! - March 10, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
10 Simple Ways to Spread the Optimism and Positive Energy Starting Today
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
Winston Churchill
Optimism.
It can turn a situation that looks negative or bleak into an opportunity or something to learn from.
It can replace the draining thoughts of pessimism with something that will create more positive energy and enthusiasm again.
And it can help you to jump over obstacles, to keep moving when you fall or stumble and to not give up just because you have had a couple of temporary setbacks.
So not just adding more of it to your own life but to the lives of the people in your world too is a...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Happiness Personal Development Source Type: blogs
Video of Investor Jim Mellon Presenting at Abundance 360 Summit 2019
Jim Mellon's Juvenescence venture is at present one of the few major venture organizations focused on approaches to treat aging as a medical condition. Mellon and his colleagues outlined their take on the field in a 2017 book, also called Juvenescence. We are fortunate in that he is among the first few high net worth individuals to both agree with the SENS philosophy of damage repair, and then, much more importantly, follow through in action as well as word. He is not just seeing a massive market opportunity in treating aging, though that is certainly there, but is doing this because he wishes to achieve the goal of radica...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 4, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Healthy Life Extension Community Source Type: blogs
