By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd “What is it you plan to do with your wild and precious life?” What if this famous line by poet Mary Oliver was not only relevant to people in their teens, but also in midlife? Given the considerable research on longevity, people are living healthier and longer lives, redefining what […]
By Angel Cleare, BS As we prepare our holiday meals, we may reflect on how this family gathering unfolded last year. It may have started well, with many smiles and joyful conversations of family members sharing what was happening in their lives. But, when everyone sat down at the dinner table, one family member […]
By Meagan Matthews, BS Do you tend to have pessimistic thoughts throughout the day? Do you wish you had a more optimistic outlook? Incorporating this one habit might be the key to unlocking a more positive headspace, and it only takes three seconds. “The Maui Habit” was created by BJ Fogg, PhD, New York […]
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd More and more people today identify as spiritual but not religious. In this blog, we explore and appreciate what spirituality is as human beings to increase our capacity for more spiritual experiences in our lives. “Spirituality is an individual experience,” says Bruce Feldstein, MD, BCC, Head of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine’s […]
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General published an advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community. This advisory was based on decades of research on the impact of social connection on mental and physical health and brought nationwide awareness to the importance of creating and maintaining relationships for […]
The workshop featured three insightful panelists, each leading an activity designed to help attendees forge stronger relationships. Among them was Steven Michael Crane, a researcher from Stanford University and the founder of Synaptic Insights Consulting. Steven brought a unique perspective to the Masterclass, emphasizing the importance of diving deeper into conversations to foster real connection.
By Soren Ghorai Constantly dealing with colds or coughs? Always feeling exhausted? You have likely heard you should take a daily vitamin to prevent you from getting sick, but what about your daily dose of activity? Forget the expensive, over-the-counter supplements — exercise has been linked to a healthy immune system. How do we stay […]
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Many of us read about daily habits that can help us become our best selves—don’t scroll on your phone in bed, drink lemon water before coffee, do computer work from a walking desk—but Stanford University Social Health Researcher Steven Crane, MS, actually implements these health-promoting habits in his daily life. […]