Articles by: Irene McGee
Irene received her MA from San Francisco State University in broadcast communications and a BA in English from Georgetown University. Prior to joining FYILiving, Irene hosted weekly radio talk show. She has done various work as a writer, on-air personality, and producer. She currently resides in San Francisco.
All articles by Irene McGee
Volunteer: How Helping Others Helps You
May, 2010Want to boost your mood without diet, exercise, or pills? Perhaps, you should consider volunteering. Helping someone else may be just the natural anti-depressant you need to help boost your mood.
Self-Regulation & “The Marshmallow Study”
Apr, 2010The famous 1960’s “Marshmallow Experiment” performed by Walter Mischel is a historical study about pre-school children’s ability to delay gratification. Mischel…read more»
Your Brain On Meditation
Apr, 2010If you have never tried to quiet your mind with meditation then you are in for a surprise: your mind…read more»
Why Tanning Won’t Cure Your Winter Blues
Apr, 2010My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people experience in relationship to the changing of the seasons. One of the most effective ways to treat S.A.D. is with light therapy
Happy People May Talk More
Apr, 2010The “gift” of gab may be happiness. A team of psychological scientists from the University of Arizona eavesdropped and…read more»
New Research: Diabetes with Major Depression May Lead to Dementia
Apr, 2010Patients with both diabetes and major depression have a 2.7 fold increased risk of developing dementia. New research published in…read more»
Body Image: You Are What You See
Apr, 2010Botox, Restilin, facelifts, mole removal, eyelash extensions, lip plumping, the procedures are endless, but for some no amount nip and…read more»
Mid-Life Crisis and The Letter U
Mar, 2010When we were kids we couldn’t wait to tell people our age, we even counted our age in half-years. The…read more»
Happiness May Be A Walk In The Park
Mar, 2010Regular exercise is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for those of us that live with depression. It’s hard…read more»
New Research: Possible Blood Test For Postpartum Depression
Mar, 2010In the future, there may be a blood test to help determine which new moms may develop Postpartum Depression. Many moms mistake PPD for “baby blues” and may not seek medical help. Postpartum Depression is a serious condition and there is help to ease the pain.
