Monthly Archives: December 2009

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

As you ring in the New Year tonight, be careful not to kill too many brain cells. Keeping your brain healthy is the key to achieving your New Year’s resolutions so you can enjoy the health, wealth, and happiness you … Continue reading →

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Why Retirement May Not Be Good For Your Brain

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

I have a good friend who is getting ready to retire. I told him that even though he is retiring from work, it doesn’t mean he should retire his brain and that he needs to find other ways to keep … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

This holiday season, I wish you peace, happiness, and love “” and, above all, good brain health. That’s because without good brain health, you are less likely to have peace, happiness, and love in your life. Make 2010 the year … Continue reading →

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The Sleep-Hyperactivity Connection

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

I have worked with thousands of young children who have problems with hyperactivity. One of the questions I typically ask their parents is, “How much sleep does the child get each night?” In many cases, I find that these young … Continue reading →

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Brain Imaging Helps Diagnose Mild Head Trauma

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

For years, I have been trying to get the word out that head injuries, even mild ones, can cause serious damage to the brain and can change your life forever. After viewing more than 54,000 brain scans, it has become … Continue reading →

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