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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

WHAT RISK FACTORS for COVID 19 CAN WE CONTROL?

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 chrisjo corona virus, COVID 19, exercise, obesity, risk factors

WHAT RISK FACTORS for COVID 19 CAN WE CONTROL? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. COVID 19 became the leading cause

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

HOW CAN YOU MAINTAIN an EXERCISE ROUTINE?

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 chrisjo Anxiety, COVID 19, depression, exercise, immune system, sleep disruption

As the COVID 19 pandemic stretches on and on, maintaining your motivation to exercise may be more and more difficult. Even though recent blogs have cited the benefits of exercise for our immune system, as well as it being an antidote to depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties, losing interest and energy for exercise is understandable, even predictable perhaps

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

HOW CAN WE PROTECT AGAINST VIRUSES?

September 27, 2020September 27, 2020 chrisjo alcohol use, coronavirus, COVID 19, exercise, immune system, risk factors, stress

A new study reveals greater risks for infection from cold and influenza viruses for people with “psychosocial vulnerabilities”, which can be applied to risks with COVID 19. This expands on a recent blog about strengthening our immune system.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM TO DEAL WITH COVID 19

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 chrisjo cornona virus, COVID 19, diet, exercise, immune system, STRESS REDUCTION

STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM TO DEAL WITH COVID 19 By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Recent blogs have focused on helping

DEPRESSION

Can Self-Care Help with Depression?

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 chrisjo depression, exercise, nutrition, self-care

The previous two blogs presented two letters from the NY Times editorial pages about the limitations of managed care, as well as the benefits of psychotherapy. The same page had a third letter extolling the benefits of a self-care program

EATING DISORDERS

What Explains Rebound Weight Gains After Dieting?

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 chrisjo diet, exercise, food, hormones, hunger, weight loss

What Explains Rebound Weight Gains After Dieting? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A previous blog on the frequent lack of

EXERCISE

The Powerful Benefits of Walking

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 chrisjo aging, Attention, concentration, exercise, memory

Walking is very beneficial exercise, especially as people age. As little as 4,000 steps a day (less than 2 miles, or perhaps 30 minutes or so) for people 60 and over can benefit mental skills and attention.

ADHD

The Benefits of Exercise with ADHD

April 29, 2019 chrisjo ADHD, aerobic workouts, alternative therapy, exercise, therapy without medications

Running gave him a sense of control over his performance in school, relieved him of the discouragement and depression from performing poorly for so many years, and also reduced his levels of anxiety. In a very general sense, such exercise increases levels of basic brain chemicals (neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine). This actually encourages the brain to grow new receptors in some key areas.