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Partha Nandi, MD
Worrying: The Art of Making Mountains Out of Molehills
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Worrying: The Art of Making Mountains Out of Molehills

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Ever notice how silly someone else’s worry seems to you? How many times have you told someone to stop making mountains out of molehills? Unfortunately, if worry has become your knee-jerk reflexive response to life challenges, then mountain-making is what you do best. And when you’re making mountains out of molehills, the strangest things can…

Women: Don’t ignore these 3 subtle heart attack symptoms
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Women: Don’t ignore these 3 subtle heart attack symptoms

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Data pulled from WXYZ Heart attacks rank among the leading causes of death in American women and according to the American Heart Association, heart disease in women frequently remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Although chest pain is the most common symptom associated with a heart attack, women need to pay attention to some lesser-known warning signs…

Meditation and Yoga Can Actually Change Your Genes
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Meditation and Yoga Can Actually Change Your Genes

ByPartha Nandi, MD

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to create a world full of Health Heroes. These are people who make their health a priority and commit to achieving greater health and happiness. Two of the best ways to achieve a healthier life are through movement and spirituality. Each is an important tool in…

Sugar Intake During Pregnancy is Linked to Child’s Allergies
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Sugar Intake During Pregnancy is Linked to Child’s Allergies

ByPartha Nandi, MD

If you’re a Health Hero – or Health Hero in the making – you probably know all about the power of nutrition. As a firm believer that food is medicine, I know that making good food choices is one of the most effective and natural ways to improve your health from the inside out. How you…

This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex For Optimal Health
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This Is How Often You Should Be Having Sex For Optimal Health

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Eat your vegetables and fruits, get seven to nine hours of sleep, don’t smoke, walk 30 minutes a day, stand more, stress less, be more mindful. It can be quite an undertaking to arrange and maintain a schedule that promotes health and longevity. And interestingly, the one activity you may not be placing high enough…

Impact Of Your Mental Health On Your Children
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Impact Of Your Mental Health On Your Children

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Parenting your children on a daily basis can certainly be challenging. When a parent is suffering from a mental health issue, parenting can become even more demanding.  However, with the right support and mindset, it is possible to minimize the impact of your symptoms and care for your children in a positive way. Michelle D. Sherman,…

Exercise to Release Endorphins and Get More Done
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Exercise to Release Endorphins and Get More Done

ByPartha Nandi, MD

I write often about the benefits of exercise, since there are so many and they’re so important. Regular exercise helps you stay at a healthy body weight, boosts your energy and mood, reduces your risk of lots of diseases, and so much more. This time, though, I want to talk about how exercise triggers the…

Top 5 Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed Out
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Top 5 Foods to Eat When You’re Stressed Out

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Feeling stressed out lately? Here’s the deal. Your life is never going to be stress-free. But that’s ok. A little stress is good because those adrenaline surges prepare you to protect yourself in a fight or flight situation. And while you don’t have to run from sabertooth tigers like your distant ancestors probably did, you…