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Stop Messing with the Clocks: Why Changing Time is Ruining Our Health and What to Do About It
Let’s talk daylight saving time. Seriously, what exactly are we “saving”? It’s time to pick one time system and stick with...
Ryan Sheridan, NP


The Metabolic Psychiatry Revolution: Why Exercise Should Be the First Treatment for Mental Health
A New Wave of Mental Health Research: Exercise as a First-Line Treatment For decades, mental health treatment has followed a predictable...
Ryan Sheridan, NP


SSRIs & Metabolic Health: The Hidden Impact on Your Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, and Gut Health (And How to Fix It)
SSRIs have saved lives, I'm sure. Let’s get that straight. But they’re not a free pass to long-term wellness. What most prescribers...
Ryan Sheridan, NP


SSRIs, Dementia, and the Case for Metabolic Psychiatry: Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health Treatment
A massive new cohort study just confirmed what many of us have suspected for years: SSRIs accelerate cognitive decline in dementia...
Ryan Sheridan, NP


Fructose, Metabolic Psychiatry, and Longevity: How Hidden Sugars Impact Your Mind and Your Health and What to Do Instead
Most people think all sugar is the same. That whether you get it from fruit, honey, or a Snickers bar, it all comes down to calories in...
Ryan Sheridan, NP
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