Nicotine Addiction by Carl R. Sullivan, MD Carl R. Sullivan, MD was a guest on the Health in 30 Radio Show on May 16, 2008. Click here to listen to Dr. Sullivan talk about nicotine addiction. 45 million Americans are addicted to nicotine. There are far more people in this country hooked on nicotine than alcohol, heroin and cocaine combined. Nicotine may be the most powerfully addicting drug known to man and it has been…
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By Walter E. Jacobson, MD Reader’s Question: “What is the best way to see the glass as half-full as opposed to half-empty?” Without having a specific situation to refer to, the best I can do is provide generalizations as to how to see things in a more positive way. In general, regardless of how horrible your life might be, it can be helpful to count your blessings, to be grateful for what you have despite…
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Burnout Syndrome – How to Beat Burnout Caused From Stress By Walter E. Jacobson, MD Burnout is a form of physical or emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive and/or prolonged stress which is not effectively recognized or managed. It is most commonly caused by occupational stressors which may include being overworked or underworked, being overchallenged or underchallenged, feeling powerless in one’s work, feeling un- appreciated, feeling the pressure of too much structure, rigidity, conformity and bureaucracy…
Read More...Mental Fitness Involves These Qualities…Do you Possess Them?
By Walter E. Jacobson, MD Dr. Jacobson Answers a Reader’s Email Question: “What are the best ways to stay mentally fit?” There are, certainly, a great many ways to stay mentally fit. Many of the points I made about reducing stress (in my article, “Is Stress Hazardous To Your Health?”) apply to this concept of staying mentally fit as well. Such as: exercise, diet, meditation, yoga, talk therapy, spiritual counseling, among other things. Nonetheless, true…
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By Walter E. Jacobson, MD Dr. Jacobson Answers a Reader’s Email Question? “What are symptoms of stress, how can it affect your health and what’s the best way to manage it?” Common symptoms of stress, particularly prolonged stress, are depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, anger, reactivity, impulsivity. Stress can affect appetite, energy levels, motivation. It can alter one’s perceptions, one’s thoughts, one’s insight and judgment. People who are stressed out just don’t think as clearly, they’re…
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