Stress & Anxiety

The Psychology of Food Choices

Jan 19, 2023 · · Depression
A salad or a cheeseburger? A fruit bowl or chocolate cake? A milkshake or a diet soda? There are many factors that determine which food you would choose, and the decision-making process is far more complicated than many of us even realize. Some food choices are deliberate, while others are … Read More

Be Your Own Valentine

Jan 19, 2023 · · Depression
February is here, and it’s a great time to give yourself some love. Women are caretakers— we take care of our children, our spouses/partners, our friends, our coworkers, our neighbors, our communities, and sometimes, our parents. But this means that many women have little time or energy left for their … Read More

News Briefs: February 2023

Jan 17, 2023 · · Depression
News Addiction Can Negatively Impact Health Obsessively watching high-drama news events unfolding in 24-hour news cycles can cause stress and anxiety as well as physical health problems, according to a study published in Health Communication. “Witnessing disturbing news events can cause a constant state of high alert in some people, … Read More

Do You Experience Uncontrollable Laughing or Crying?

Dec 20, 2022 · · Depression
Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a condition characterized by sudden bouts of involuntary and uncontrolled crying or laughing. Sometimes these episodes may seem to be tied to an event, for example, a person heard something funny or sad. But oftentimes, the laughing/crying comes out of the blue and the person doesn’t … Read More

Mental Status Tests: What You Need to Know

Dec 20, 2022 · · Depression
It’s normal to suffer from some memory lapses as you age, but if moments of forgetfulness go beyond blanking on the name of a new acquaintance or forgetting where you left your car keys, mention the symptoms to your doctor. Neurologist Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, Associate Director of the Mount … Read More

Kick Off the New Year with Healthy Habits

Dec 20, 2022 · · Depression
Who doesn’t love the promise of the new year and the fresh start toward healthy resolves? Until it turns to overwhelm. Lose weight, start exercising, eat healthier—the thought is so motivating, but initiating big change is tough and not sustainable. You’re better off starting the new year with small, simple … Read More

The Challenges and Benefits of Starting Over

Dec 20, 2022 · · Depression
A new year usually inspires a renewed commitment to a healthier lifestyle or an effort to start a new hobby or make other little changes you’ve been putting off. But what about the kinds of big changes that amount to a new start? Maybe you’ve retired to a new state … Read More

Anxious about Holiday Eating?

Nov 22, 2022 · · Depression
If you already tend to have anxiety about food—maybe you have a history of dieting or eating disorders, or simply grapple with emotional or stress eating—the holiday food environment can feel especially daunting. Overindulging, whether real or perceived, can lead to guilt, remorse, or possibly a vicious cycle of restricting … Read More

Ask the Doctor December 2022

Nov 22, 2022 · · Depression
Q: My husband loves to read his phone in bed before sleep. I tell him it’s bad for his health. He says it’s not. Who’s right? A: There have been many studies that show that light at night, particularly blue light emitted from digital devices, disrupts sleep. Over the long … Read More

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