Sure, subjecting yourself to a grueling workout can help you shed those pesky pounds or build up your biceps - but can exercise actually stimulate physical changes in your brain?

For the millions of Americans who are battling mental health disorders, the choice between psychotherapy and psychiatric medications can be a challenging decision.

Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating are "bio-psychosocial disorders" - meaning that the root cause involves a complex array of genetic, behavioral, and social factors.

According to a variety of health statistics, approximately 10-15 percent of senior citizens experience some form of depression. Yet only two percent are diagnosed with major depression.

The symptoms of depression may be due to an underlying nutritional deficiency. For many, these deficiencies can be addressed through dietary changes or by taking supplements.

While the current approach for addressing anxiety disorders is the combination of psychotherapy and medications, a number of natural options are also supported by research. One of these treatments is yoga.

Adolescence can be a very challenging time for young people as they cope with physical and social changes. In today's social media focused environment, teens face a myriad of social pressures as they work to develop their personal identity.

While traditional treatment of SAD include medication and light therapy, studies indicate that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may provide longer term benefits as well.

Depression is one the most complex mental health conditions. Depression can present in many different ways and can rob individuals of the ability to enjoy life and to function in their daily activities.

Teen years can be difficult. Adolescents are subject to a great deal of social pressure and may often feel as though the world is watching them, noticing any wrong move. For some teens, these fears can become excessive and even debilitating in social situations.

The American Psychological Association found that New Yorkers report stress levels that surpass the national average. The numbers don’t lie - city dwellers complain about the stresses of money, career and health significantly more than other Americans.

Recently, several studies have associated some mental health conditions, in particular, depression with a deficiency in Vitamin D.

The adage "you are what you eat" may be one of the most profound truths of our existence. So it should come as no small wonder that you experience a profound sense of euphoria when you devour a decadent dessert or sample a slice of authentic New York from your favorite Brooklyn pizza spot. 

Dr. Beata Lewis discusses how community involvement can be as good for your own physical and mental health as it is for the health of the community. Voting, volunteering, and engaging with others in the community often lifts the spirit and new research uncovers that it is also associated with positive physical health benefits as well.

Like adults, many children face emotional difficulties. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns experienced by children. 

The mind and the body work together and what we think, feel and believe influences how our gut works. Given the bidirectional communication between our mind and our body, psychological interventions can be used to address IBS.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psychotherapy approach frequently used to treat anxiety and depression as well as many other conditions. 

It is important that expecting mothers take the time to carefully monitor their health status to make sure that they have adequate levels of various nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin D.

Removing junk food, sugar and low quality food and replacing it with organic vegetables, clean fats and meats, plus exercise, sufficient sleep and a healthy lifestyle can do a lot to lower inflammation levels. 

It might seem surprising that simply changing your meat source could impact your health in such a significant way, but the evidence points to grass fed meat being healthier for you than meat from other sources.