The Great Mom Debate: To Work or Stay Home
In this video we explore the biggest differences between being a working mom and a stay at home mom. Stay at Home vs. Working Moms from Ask Dr. Nandi on Vimeo.
Brain Health
When we talk about maintaining brain health, we are referring to the idea of slowing the process of cognitive decline. The goal of maintaining brain health is to keep your mind sharp well into old age. Maintaining brain health is important because a decline in cognitive function can make life much more difficult. It can be frustrating to have a harder time with things like thinking and remembering. It can be embarrassing to have to ask others for help when you need it. It can be dangerous to make poor decisions because of a decline in cognitive function. There is a lot at stake when it comes to maintaining your brain health, and that is why so many people are interested in the topic.
Why Do We Judge Psychological Illness More Than Physical?
What Do You Think of When You Hear That Someone Is Abusing Alcohol? Do you feel empathy, or do you think it is “their” problem? If you think about it, we all could have been born in the bed next to us… and it could be any one of us tomorrow. We don’t judge those with…
Why Isn’t EMPATHY Taught In Medical School?
Empathy is defined as the experience of understanding another person’s condition from their perspective. You place yourself in their shoes and feel what they are feeling. Empathy is known to increase prosocial (helping) behaviors. We have heard the word, we have learned what the word means and we have spoken the word in sentences but…
Benefits of Hobbies
Do you knit? Bake? Do pottery? These hobbies are not just fun to do, but research is finding that they are also good for your well being. Picking up a hobby can help you live a healthier and happier lifestyle. Did you know that your hobby could be helping your health? Researchers are finding that…
Benefits of Music
Do you sing along to your favorite song on the radio? Do you love listening to music while at home? Did you know this love of music might be doing more than just entertaining you? Research is showing that not only does music entertain us, but music also has health benefits…….so turn up that music!…
Acupuncture
Today, we’re talking about an ancient Chinese medical technique, acupuncture. Over 3 million Americans have used acupuncture! Acupuncture refers to a technique where very thin needles are inserted into the body to balance the flow of energy or life force known as qi. When is acupuncture useful? It’s typically used for the treatment of pain,…
