Raymond C. Carvajal

Is happiness associated with longevity? It’s an intriguing question, given the strong connection between mind and body. The following article - recently published by CNN - seeks to provide the answer, while addressing the key ingredients of happiness based on the latest research. Live long and prosper! -Dr. Carvajal

Congratulations to all who participated yesterday in Philadelphia’s 40th Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run! Exercise has long been shown to correlate with better emotional health. The following article - published by Helpguide.org - reviews the benefits of exercise on stress, anxiety, and depression. Exercise certainly does your body - and mind - good! Make it a part of your self-care package today. -Dr. Carvajal

This week marks the celebration of the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, a majestic salute to music, its artists, and its beauty. For some, music may be seen simply as a transitory source of pleasure embedded in the hustle-and-bustle of everyday life. But does music also carry with it any true healing properties? A growing body of research suggests that music, indeed, may hold important physical and mental health benefits. The following article - published by Verywellmind - provides an easy-to read summary of these potential benefits, based on the latest studies. Let there be songs to fill the air [Garcia/Hunter]. -Dr. Carvajal

Sending a warm message of gratitude to school counselors across the nation for their invaluable service to our students! -Dr. Carvajal

The start of the New Year is customarily viewed as the perfect time to set new health-related, personal goals. The following article - published by the American Psychological Association - provides valuable strategies designed to help you turn such resolutions into reality. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2019! -Dr. Carvajal

The mind-body connection has been well-established in the literature. Our physical health impacts, and is impacted by, our psychological health. Evidence links emotional stress to a variety of health problems, such as heart disease, immune system dysfunction, and premature cognitive aging. The following article, published by CNN, describes the connection between emotional stress and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It also highlights the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating IBS symptoms. If you would like more information about how CBT can benefit your health, please do not hesitate to contact me. -Dr. Carvajal