Monthly Archives: October 2008

Hold the Video Games

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

This study is clear indication that video games are not doing us any favors. Ann Gen Psychiatry. 2006 Oct 24;5:16. A cross-sectional analysis of video games and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in adolescents. Chan PA, Rabinowitz T. Department of … Continue reading →

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Alcohol Is Not A Health Food

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

CNN today reported on a new study that confrims what I have seen on SPECT scans for a long time ““alcohol is not a health food!  Any amount of alcohol can decrease brain size.  I like to say when it … Continue reading →

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Large Review Finds St. John's Wort As Effective As Standard Antidepressants

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

In an article by Stephen Daniells of NutraIngredients.com he reports that in an extensive review of the scientific literature (Cochrane Systematic Review) that St. John’s Wort was found to be as effective as standard antidepressants with significantly fewer side effects.  This is … Continue reading →

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A Magnificent Mind Can Be Yours/Part 3 of 6

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

My new book Magnificent Mind At Any Age is coming out 12/2/09.  You can pre-order it on the website here.  Starting 11/29 my new PBS special on this book will start airing across North America. Here is Part Three of Six … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable! Read the Labels

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

In this blog, I want to share a comment from Samantha.  It is unbelievable, but yet so totally believable.  You must read the labels of the foods you buy! “I would really like Dr. Amen to see this comment so … Continue reading →

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