We’ve all heard of the common eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and most likely known or will know someone who suffers from an eating disorder. A newer disorder, however, has begun to emerge, and although it is not yet a recognized diagnosis, it is equally dangerous and carries its own consequences. […]
Smoking Can Lower Your IQ
If you need another reason to quit smoking, here it is. Smoking may diminish the speed and accuracy of your thinking and bring down your IQ. The association was a surprising result of a study of more than 170 men that initially set out to examine alcoholism’s long-term effect on the brain. While it was […]
Alcohol and Anxiety
Research has found that anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence co-occur at an alarming rate. While most of us think that a few drinks can lower anxiety and make us more social, heavy alcohol consumption can have the opposite effect and actually cause significant and debilitating anxiety symptoms. Alcohol induced anxiety symptoms can even include generalized […]
The Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health
There has been a great deal of research about diet, the great majority of which has emphasized the importance of fruits, vegetables and whole foods. The Mediterranean diet, based primarily on fruits, vegetables and fish, can be particularly health protective, helping everything from cardiovascular disease to depression. Defining the Mediterranean diet can be challenging because […]