Renowned Neurologist Dr. Joseph Safdieh Joins CATALINA Magazine as Newest Columnist

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New York neurologist Dr. Joseph Safdieh has joined CATALINA magazine as the publication's newest columnist. Dr. Safdieh, a neurologist on the faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, is writing the "Headcetera" column for CATALINA magazine and CATALINAmagazine.com, helping readers understand matters of the mind -- everything from migraine headaches to motion sickness.

"The brain is the most interesting organ, and treating diseases of the brain is my passion. It is my goal in Headcetera to provide regular updates to readers about new developments as well as useful tips to optimize brain health," says Safdieh.

The column is the brainchild of CATALINA publisher Cathy Areu, who, as a migraine sufferer, has been a patient of Dr. Safdieh for over 5 years. "I trust Dr. Safdieh completely, and I want others to benefit from his wisdom like I do. He is one of the best doctors in the country, and, with Headcetera, now millions of readers have access to his expertise," Areu says.

In a recent column, Safdieh explained Cathy's condition: migraine headaches, a very common condition affecting 6% of men and 18% of women in any given year. Areu believes his migraine column and research are important because studies have actually shown that 50% of patients with migraine are never actually diagnosed by their doctor. And, because migraines have specific treatments that are different from other types of headaches, diagnosis and awareness is key.

Other column topics include increasing brain function with a Mediterranean "diet," identifying a true sinus headache, and avoiding motion sickness at the movie theater.

Readers are also invited to submit questions to Dr. Safdieh at [email protected]. As part of a seasonal promotion, to celebrate the new column, readers whose questions are chosen will receive a special gift, a Yak Pak.

For more information on "Headcetera," including video clips of Dr. Safdieh explaining migraine headaches on NY1 Noticias, visit http://www.catalinamagazine.com/headcetera.php.

Dr. Safdieh is available for interviews, in Spanish and English.

About CATALINA:

In 2011, CATALINA is celebrating its 10th year anniversary! In 2001, CATALINA was created "for the mind, body, and soul of today's Latina," and has connected with millions of Latinas online, in print, and through national events ever since. The Groundbreaking Latina of the Year awards, created by CATALINA's founding publisher Cathy Areu, started in 2002. For more information, including yearlong giveaways celebrating the magazine's 10-year anniversary, visit http://www.CatalinaMagazine.com.

About Dr. Safdieh:

Dr. Joseph Safdieh is a neurologist on the faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. He is very interested in total brain health including prevention and comprehensive treatment of neurological illness. Follow him on Twitter @brainhealthmd.

SOURCE CATALINA magazine