Exercise: Food for Your Brain

Exercise: Food for Your Brain

“You’re getting cranky. You need to go for a run!!” my wife, Cindy, would say to me. For decades, we both intuitively knew what neuroscience research now empirically supports: exercise is not only good for your body, it also helps to regulate your mood and improve...
Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

A big thank you to our sponsors for their support at SamaraCare’s May 2nd Breakfast Benefit. The event raised funds to provide reduced cost mental health care for women and children in need.
Connecting with Your Kids

Connecting with Your Kids

Somewhere between newborn pictures and college graduation, parenting becomes much more difficult than we ever could have imagined. As we navigate these experiences, it is easy to feel lost in our relationships with our children. Below are some ideas that could help...
Connecting and Disconnecting with Social Media

Connecting and Disconnecting with Social Media

Is social media screen time healthy for my relationships or family? Use of social media has become a popular, and controversial topic, especially given higher reports of use during the quarantine related to Covid-19. Any choice is likely to have pros and cons, so...
Alcohol and Sleep are Strange Bedfellows

Alcohol and Sleep are Strange Bedfellows

Contrary to popular belief, a nightcap does not help you sleep better. In fact, numerous studies show that although alcohol may allow you to fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply at the beginning of the night, it suppresses the psychologically restorative REM...