By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Top Recommendations for Brain Health as we age: Physical exercise – both aerobic and resistance training Healthful nutrition – fresh, fibrous whole foods Cognitive engagement – educational achievement and continued engagement in cognitively challenging and meaningful activities The Stanford Lifestyle Psychiatry Clinic offers holistic psychiatric care, psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, medication […]
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC Binge-watching television, watching YouTube videos for hours, or scrolling on your phone every morning may seem harmless, but research shows that too much screen time may be detrimental to your health. We know children’s brains are affected by spending too much time glued to their cell phones, however research shows that […]
By Maya Shetty, BS In recent years, a groundbreaking field known as Metabolic Psychiatry has emerged at the intersection of metabolic and brain health. Spearheaded by Shebani Sethi, MD, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, this innovative field sheds light on the powerful connection between our […]
In a new, large-scale study of sleep behavior, Stanford Medicine scientists found that night owls don’t really thrive late at night.
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Stanford psychiatrist Douglas Noordsy, MD, is a physician who literally walks his talk. For the last 40 years, he has woken up at 6 a.m., drank a glass of water, and gone for a run, often with his dog. “Living a healthy lifestyle has always been an integral part of […]
By Tanya Thakur, MBBS Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most devastating illnesses among older adults. The disease not only degrades memories but also affects one’s independence and takes a toll on family members. AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the accumulation of abnormal misfolded protein deposits in the brain, including beta-amyloid […]
Dr. Jamie Zeitzer discusses jet lag and how to harness the power of light to achieve optimal performance in different time zones,