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Valentine’s Day Chocolate: Aphrodisiac or Forbidden Fruit?

Valentine’s Day Chocolate: Aphrodisiac or Forbidden Fruit?

As a nutrition psychiatrist and self-proclaimed chocoholic, I’m a big fan of dark chocolate for both myself and my patients. But two recent studies found that eating just one ounce of 23 out of the 28 most popular dark chocolate bars could expose one to harmful levels of cadmium and/or lead. Should we be concerned?

Holiday Brain Health Hacks

Holiday Brain Health Hacks

Even though I’m a physician and nutrition expert, there’s a tug of war that takes place in my heart between wanting everything to taste delicious and be good for everyone’s brains and bodies.

What is Precision Psychiatry?

What is Precision Psychiatry?

Learn about how this cutting-edge approach to mental health leverages your human individuality to drive more efficient and effective strategies for diagnosing and preventing illness, and optimizing mental health.