See my New York Times letter commenting on the effects of caffeine on exercise! Your inherent (genetically coded) rate of metabolizing caffeine has an influence on its effect on exercise. That rate is determined by how rapidly or slowly working the enzyme is...
A new medication, vilazodone, has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression. It is going to be marketed under the brand name “Viibryd.” It acts as an SSRI (see blog dated June 27, 2010 for an explanation of SSRIs), plus modifies a serotonin...
Another finding has just been published strengthening the association between genetics — factors we inherit from our parents — and depression. This study demonstrated a doubling of the activity of a particular gene in people with a history of depression...
Caffeine is a stimulant. This means it can make people feel more awake and alert. Other effects caused by activating the nervous system can include an increase in heart rate and feeling shaky. Caffeine works by blocking the docking station, or receptor, on nerve cells...
The term “Personality Disorder” (PD) is, unfortunately, steeped with pejorative connotations. In fact, it sounds more like an insult than a therapeutic label. Nonetheless, the concept of a PD in its clinical terms is helpful in recognizing enduring...
A recent study discovered a genetic variation associated with ADHD. The study found a greater likelihood of missing or duplicated segments of DNA (known as copy number variations) in children with ADHD. Therefore, rather than being perceived as being lazy or acting...
Dr. Ranen offers Telemedicine, also referred to as Telehealth, Telepsychiatry, or Teletherapy. Telemedicine refers to a video appointment on your phone, laptop, tablet, or desktop, through a secure, confidential platform. Dr. Ranen can see patients by Telemedicine even for the initial visit (note, after the current public health emergency is over, the first appointment in person will sometimes be required prior to ongoing Telemedicine).
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