Depression/Anxiety

Are your medications getting you down?

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has disturbing implications for Americans who take prescription and over-the-counter drugs, often many at the same time: They can significantly increase the risk of depression. Moreover, the number of adults using 3…read more

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Diet and depression: A better plan for mental health?

By Dr. David Perlmutter

Could the food we consume impact our risk for mood disorders and depression? It’s a fascinating question, and one we should absolutely be exploring further. Today, I want to look at a study from the journal Psychiatry Research, which looks at…read more

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Diet vs. depression: The success of SMILES

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

This month marks the publication of the first study that conclusively documents the benefits of diet for treating depression. Researchers love acronyms, so they contrived to call it the SMILES trial—“Supporting the Modification of Lifestyle in Lowered Emotional States.” Here’s a…read more

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Book Review: The Allergy Solution by Leo Galland, M.D. and Jonathan Galland, J.D.

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Dr. Leo Galland is one of my most admired colleagues, to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude for providing me with the intellectual foundation for my practice of integrative medicine. This week, I had the opportunity to interview…read more

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Anxiety can damage brain

By Dr. Leo Galland

This article originally appeared on Dr. Galland’s website, PillAdvised. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of converting to Alzheimer’s disease within a few years, but a new study warns the risk is significantly higher if they suffer…read more

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Beating the winter blahs

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

By now, many of you—particularly those of you who live in the Midwest and Northeast—may be suffering the effects of a snowy, frigid, protracted winter. It’s been unremittingly cold and grey here in New York City. The wan February light…read more

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13 tips for surviving the holidays: Part two

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Last week, I discussed ways to maintain your physical health over the holiday season, but what about your mental health? It should come as no surprise that the holiday season can be one of stress, conflict, even loneliness for many….read more

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13 tips for surviving the holidays: Part one

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

This week marks the official launch of the “holiday season.” It’s supposed to be a joyous time, full of fellowship and hope, but for many it’s a time of stress and gluttony. We embark on a non-stop “potlatch” of overeating…read more

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Vacation time is here – but do you suffer from WWS (Work Withdrawal Syndrome)?

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

This article was originally published in MindBodyGreen, August 6, 2014 Might as well face it—you’re addicted to work! With the lazy days of summer come holidays and breaks from work. But for some, vacation time prompts anxiety and distress. If…read more

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