I’ve read it or heard it a hundred times. You have too. It’s the classic depiction of the human “fight or flight” reaction: “You spot the saber toothed cat bearing down on you,...
Stress: Attack of a saber-toothed cat? Or social isolation?
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Anxiety, Depression and Stress
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Anxiety, Depression and Stress...
Build stress resilience
Stress is bad for your health. But it’s not as bad for some people as it is for others. In part, it could be that a lucky few sail though life exposed to less than their fair...
Childhood infections contribute to mental illness
A large study performed in Denmark proves that children who have a severe infectious illness have a significantly increased likelihood of later being diagnosed with a mental...
How to meditate
A simple meditation practice.
Why is touch so important?
Touch is important because it reduces stress and improves health.
Find the sweet spot for top performance: relaxation vs. stimulation
Methods to help you find the right balance of relaxation and activation to achieve peak performance.
Probiotics for depression
Probiotics may be effective for depression.
Benefits and risks of antidepressant medication
Antidepressant drugs cause a dangerous 33% increase in mortality. Safer alternatives exist.
Humans strive for social status above all else. Why?
Humans strive for social status as a way to improve their health.
Use these 10 strategies to give your life an energy boost
Ten ways to boost your energy
I Like Cookies
Sugar provides instant gratification to the brain’s pleasure centers. No wonder I like cookies so much! Unfortunately, the pleasure comes with many health risks.
Science reveals simple steps to health – 4 latest examples
The health breakthroughs we need don’t have to come from a high tech research lab. Four recent scientific articles underscore the value of common sense and public health approaches.
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
A full complement of restorative sleep is an essential health ingredient. Without adequate sleep your mood gets nasty, you’re less productive at work, and you might even snap at...
Are You Over-Stressed or Under-Recuperated?
Dealing with stress is a universal fact of modern life. It comes at you from every direction – at work, when commuting, and from family and social relationships. Even when you...
More Bad News About Anti-Depressants
New research shows a 50% to 75% increase in gastrointestinal bleeding among those taking antidepressants, even when the drugs are taken for as little as 7 days.
Breathing Exercises for Natural Anxiety Relief, Pain Control and More
Three simple breathing exercises to help you relax and gain mental clarity.
Touch in Communication and Health
You live in a world of tactile experience although you may only rarely think about it. Scientists are learning the vast significance of the sense of touch in communication, healing, learning, and emotional expression.
Rewrite Your Experience of Depression and Chronic Pain
If you experience depression and chronic pain, don’t let negative emotions take over. Discover how to rewrite your experience and introduce counterbalancing thoughts.
