Could a medication commonly used for diabetes and weight loss also change a person’s drinking habits? New research suggests that it might. In this video, Arpan Patel, MD, walks through what a recent randomized trial found about GLP-1 medications and alcohol use. Take a look. It’s just over 4 minutes. As Arpan described, the research […]
Archives for September 2026
When a Psychiatric Diagnosis Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
What if the diagnosis a patient has carried for decades is hiding something else entirely? Christopher Palmer, PhD, tells the story of a woman who spent 20 years in a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis that no one thought to challenge . . . . . . until someone finally asked a question no one […]
What Works Best to Ease Stress and Depression?
Cold exposure and breathwork. High-intensity interval training. Mindfulness. A slower, gentler practice. Which approach is most effective in helping a client build greater resilience to stress? Researchers put all four head-to-head in a randomized trial to see which one actually reduced symptoms. We put this together so you could share with any client who’s convinced […]
[Infographic] Primer on How Inflammation Works
Swelling. Redness. A wave of white blood cells rushing to the scene. Most people recognize what inflammation looks like. Fewer could explain why the same response meant to protect the body could become a risk to the mind as well. Here’s a primer on how inflammation works, and why it matters beyond infection and injury. […]
When the Brain’s “Construction Crew” Wreaks Havoc
How does the brain respond to chronic inflammation? When immune cells show up in the brain, are they the problem, or are they trying to fix one? In this video, Jonathan Kipnis, PhD, a neuroscientist and immunologist, shares a simple analogy to explain neuroinflammation and what it’s actually trying to do. Take a look: it’s […]