Monthly Archives: October 2009

Dr. Amen and Deepak Chopra on Larry King Live

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Along with Deepak Chopra and other experts, I appeared on the Larry King Live show on CNN tonight. The topic: a brutal gang rape that took place following a homecoming dance at a high school in Richmond, California. This horrific … Continue reading →

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A Super Bowl Champion Talks About His Battered Brain

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

George Visger, 51, earned the ultimate prize in professional football: a Super Bowl championship with the San Francisco 49ers in 1982. The former offensive tackle also bagged an Orange Bowl victory while playing with the University of Colorado. But now … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Drug Your Teen May Be Abusing

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

When we think about teen drug abuse, most of us think about marijuana or cocaine. But a growing number of teens are abusing prescription drugs, including those prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADD). According to the Partnership for a Drug … Continue reading →

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Want Migraine Relief? Here's A Surprising New Remedy

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

More good news for chocolate lovers: cocoa may ease migraine headaches. Migraine sufferers may want to add more chocolate to their diets, according to the findings of a new animal study that was presented at the International Headache Society’s 14th … Continue reading →

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Hear What Former NFL Players Are Saying About the Amen Clinics

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

In the wake of the recent NFL-commissioned study on brain injuries and the ensuing media storm, I thought you might be interested to hear what an actual NFL player has to say about our program here at the Amen Clinics. … Continue reading →

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