The Healing Power of Laughter
“Always remember to laugh,” Lord Byron once said. “It is the cheapest medicine.” While watching a 60 Minutes report, many years ago, I watched a career altering story about the healing power of laughter. Shortly
Do You Have The Right Stuff to Combat Stress, Anxiety and Burnout?
“The key to overcoming stress is… perception.” -William James As medical students, you live in a world, in which you have little, if any external control. How do you manage your internal life in the
Can Diet Reduce Your Risk of Depression?
Medical students and residents experience epidemic levels of depression. A large study involving over 15,000 people holds great promise. Its findings indicate depression is linked to nutrient deficits.Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary
Can Mother Nature Improve Your Health?
Before attending medical school, I didn’t fully appreciate nature. That changed during my first winter in North Carolina, when I saw some of the most magnificent sunsets I’ve ever laid eyes on. These spectacles were
Do You Believe in Miracles? These Physicians Do!
I am thrilled to share a groundbreaking book and interview with you today! I encourage you to get a copy and read it. The book, edited by Harley Rotbart, MD, Miracles We Have Seen, will
Is Med School Stress Worse than a War Zone? 7 Powerful Stress Management Tips
A few weeks ago I read an article written by a medical student who was a veteran of the Afghanistan war, and in a combat zone. She reported finding medical school far more stressful than