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Sleep
Sleep Helps Protect Your Brain

Gary Small M.D. on February 7, 2012

The good feeling from a restful sleep may be a result of anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic brain inflammation appears to contribute to cellular deterioration that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Getting a good night’s sleep has a positive impact on that inflammatory process and may explain why people who sleep well regularly often look younger and have more energy.

The good feeling from a restful sleep may be a result of anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic brain inflammation appears to contribute to cellular deterioration that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Getting a good night’s sleep has a positive impact on that inflammatory process and may explain why people who sleep well regularly often look younger and have more energy.

Stress
Mass Hysteria Can Strike Anywhere, Anytime

Gary Small M.D. on September 28, 2010

What is that ultimate trigger that pushes some people over the edge and lets their minds take over their bodies en masse?

What is that ultimate trigger that pushes some people over the edge and lets their minds take over their bodies en masse?

Depression
Can Exercise Cure Depression?

Gary Small M.D. on September 25, 2010

Exercise can make you feel uplifted and clear-headed, but is it just a temporary treatment for depression?

Exercise can make you feel uplifted and clear-headed, but is it just a temporary treatment for depression?