by drmike | Feb 5, 2015 | General Wellness
Music and brain health? It doesn’t take a doctor to realize that music has a calming effect on our brains. Music energizes us and provides us with an almost instantaneous mood lift. While it may not take someone with a degree to realize this, the benefit of music on...
by drmike | Jan 29, 2015 | General Wellness
Mental clarity: does a clear and focused mind sound far-fetched to you? Your continued mental wellbeing hinges on a lot—your schedule, work, personal life, and even the food you eat. When you don’t take time out for yourself or when “life” bogs you down, your mental...
by drmike | Jan 22, 2015 | General Wellness
Our mental health is integral to our overall health, and proper mental wellness involves much more than a simple lack of stress or mental disorder, such as depression. The factors that play into mental wellbeing hinge a number of factors, such as biological,...
by drmike | Jan 8, 2015 | General Wellness
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) afflicts billions of people during the darker, colder seasons of the year. This disorder features symptoms of depression, and is related to variations in seasonal light. Affecting half a million people between September and April,...
by drmike | Dec 26, 2014 | General Wellness
With the hustle and bustle of life, it’s no wonder that not everyone has an hour or three to hit the gym every day, let alone every other day. What most of us DO have is a 15-minute window in between picking the kids up from school and finishing dinner—perfect time...
by drmike | Dec 18, 2014 | General Wellness
The perils of a sedentary work habits are numerous. From a shorter lifespan to increased risk of diabetes, spending too much time in a chair can be a real detriment—even with regular workouts and healthy eating. For many Americans, their workday consists of spending...
