Part 2 of 2 (Read Part 1 of this article if you missed it last week.) A bad marriage, an unhealthy relationship, a cruel boss, and a troubled economy are all potential causes of stress because they can produce feelings of anger and depression. There are physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral signs associated with stress: […]
Part 1 of 2 Recently, a very close friend confided in me that he was experiencing intermittent chest pain. Upon further discussion, he shared with me that has been under tremendous stress over the past few months. I urged him to see his family physician and after a series of examinations and tests it was […]
Guest Author: Anjani Amladi Anjani Amladi is a 2nd year medical student at The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC). She was raised in San Ramon, CA and earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences at The University of California at Davis. She has a special interest in alternative medicine, wellness and preventive care. Her goal is to […]
Last week in Part I on Depression I discussed the importance of laughter for the prevention of depression. In this column, I will discuss one of the most understated benefits of exercise – mental health! Specifically, aerobic exercise (exercise that increases your heart rate for 30 minutes or more) such as walking, biking, running, swimming, […]
Hospice Care and the Concept of Bereavement: Part 3 of 3 Guest Columnist: Ralph DeMario, MD, CMO Hospice of the Sacred Heart Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the role of hospice in the lives of those patients and families with a serious or terminal illness, all in honor of National Hospice Month. […]
Hospice Care and Health Tips for the Caregiver Part 2 of 3 Last week’s column discussed the role of hospice care in honor of National Hospice Month. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with a terminal illness or has not benefited the invaluable services of […]
Crying is a normal and valuable part of human communication and emotional expression. No doubt, some use this form of expression more than others and being of Mediterranean descent, my family will tell you not to sit next to me in the movie theater if a “tear jerker” is playing. “The Notebook” really got me! […]
