The Antidepressant Diet

Health

How to Get Your Child to Eat in a Restaurant

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on April 4, 2022

Mealtime is about nutrition and family interaction. How do you teach your kids to understand that it is an important time for togetherness, fun, and health?

Mealtime is about nutrition and family interaction. How do you teach your kids to understand that it is an important time for togetherness, fun, and health?

Sleep

Why Lunch Can Make You Yearn for a Nap

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on March 27, 2022

It appears to be the fat in your lunchtime meal that causes sleepiness.

It appears to be the fat in your lunchtime meal that causes sleepiness.

Anger

Lessening the Frustration of Being 'On Hold'

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on March 20, 2022

Tax season is often when we are most reminded of our call being put on hold, and it is a different emotional experience of delayed resolution. How do you cope?

Tax season is often when we are most reminded of our call being put on hold, and it is a different emotional experience of delayed resolution. How do you cope?

Caregiving

Support for the Spousal Caregiver Should Not Be Delayed

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on March 13, 2022

Personal Perspective: Caregiving is an intensely personal process of love. It is overwhelming at the beginning.

Personal Perspective: Caregiving is an intensely personal process of love. It is overwhelming at the beginning.

Career

The Practical Side of Being Fit

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on March 6, 2022

Muscle building is necessary for healthy function and mobility. There are now even more options to choose from when deciding how to exercise.

Muscle building is necessary for healthy function and mobility. There are now even more options to choose from when deciding how to exercise.

Diet

Must Carbohydrates Be Eliminated for Weight Loss?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on February 27, 2022

The Keto Diet adherents are adamant in the superiority of their methods. Are they ignoring the physiological need for carbohydrates?

The Keto Diet adherents are adamant in the superiority of their methods. Are they ignoring the physiological need for carbohydrates?

Bias

Should People Over Age 80 Lie About Their Age?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on February 20, 2022

Ageism is the result of a skewed perception of the older being in the way, and an obstacle to immediate increases desired.

Ageism is the result of a skewed perception of the older being in the way, and an obstacle to immediate increases desired.

Career

Are Models Still Starving Themselves to Get Work?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on February 12, 2022

When your work income depends on your weight, and that weight must be very low, healthy eating is all but impossible.

When your work income depends on your weight, and that weight must be very low, healthy eating is all but impossible.

Environment

Are You Ready to Eat Lab-Grown Meat?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on February 6, 2022

Through biopsied tissue and a serum soak, the greenhouse gas impact of meat production is vastly reduced.

Through biopsied tissue and a serum soak, the greenhouse gas impact of meat production is vastly reduced.

Chronic Pain

Can Weight Gain Associated With Fibromyalgia Be Prevented?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on January 31, 2022

It is a no-win predicament: Food can comfort the duress of fibromyalgia, but pain sensitivity may worsen because of resultant weight gain.

It is a no-win predicament: Food can comfort the duress of fibromyalgia, but pain sensitivity may worsen because of resultant weight gain.

Diet

If You Can’t Taste the Sugar, Will You Stop Craving It?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on January 23, 2022

A chewing gum that makes sweet foods taste bad sounds like a great diet strategy, but what about the underlying motives and neurochemistry that can cause us to overeat?

A chewing gum that makes sweet foods taste bad sounds like a great diet strategy, but what about the underlying motives and neurochemistry that can cause us to overeat?

Appetite

Does Intuitive Eating Work When Your Appetite Is Controlled?

Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on January 17, 2022

Many people crave foods, overindulge, and gain weight. Few reflect on the reasons why, or address the changes required for a healthier approach.

Many people crave foods, overindulge, and gain weight. Few reflect on the reasons why, or address the changes required for a healthier approach.

Put away the remote control, start walking to the store, or walk to the third floor for the elevator. Such shifts really can add up to better health.

More people have experienced increased anxiety recently, and found relief with a pharmaceutical intervention. There may be a significant side effect, though.

How does one express concern when a loved one's compromised mobility and functionality begin to present because of weight gain?

Research is establishing a link between increases in alcohol consumption and shorter daylight hours.

Many are looking at their upcoming holiday schedule of gatherings and considering more comfortable options.

Research suggests that mental health concerns can negatively impact dental health.

The abundance of food can cause the spirit of the holiday to be diminished.

Have you ever said to yourself, "It can't be that bad for me," while choosing unhealthful foods to eat?