by Christopher Palmer, MD | Feb 20, 2025 | News, Science
Major depressive disorder (MDD) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide. For those with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the stakes are even higher. A recent study by Pan et al. (2023) identifies a strong association between metabolic...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Mar 30, 2024 | Lifestyle
In a candid revelation that has resonated with many, Gisele Bündchen, the globally renowned supermodel, shared her intense struggle with severe panic attacks and depression during the early stages of her career. Her story is not just a narrative of personal...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Jan 11, 2024 | The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy
We all know that diet plays an important role in health. It clearly plays a role in weight, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. Most people, however, aren’t too worried about these things in children. These are usually diseases of older people, so most parents don’t...
by Dr. Chris Palmer | Jan 10, 2024 | The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy
In the intricate web of human biology, the relationship between mental health and physical well-being has always fascinated researchers and clinicians alike. It is a dynamic interplay where one’s mental state can impact physical health and vice versa. A recent...
by Eric Rodgers | Dec 20, 2023 | The Brain Energy Movement - Advocacy
When I was in my 40s and 50s, everything was going well. I had a happy life with my wife and son. My optometry business was successful. But I wanted to die. I would ask my psychiatrist again and again: if everything is great, why can’t I appreciate it? I never got a...
