By Nikki Molumphy and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS The “epidemic of loneliness” has exacerbated feelings of disconnection and isolation, especially within the past five years. Among U.S. adults, 53 percent say they have between one and four close friends, and 8 percent say they have no close friends. The digital age has undoubtedly threatened in-person interactions, […]
By Nikki Molumphy Reflect on the last time you formed a genuine friendship. It’s perfectly fine if it feels like it has been a while–the average U.S. adult hasn’t made a new friend in 5 years even though 61 percent of them say having close friends is very important to live a fulfilling life. To […]
By Yasaman Nourkhalaj and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Research has shown that social isolation not only negatively impacts our mental health but can also take a toll on our physical health. This association has piqued the attention of healthcare professionals, leading some to participate in social prescribing. Social prescribing is the act of healthcare professionals […]
By Tanya Thakur, MBBS and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Making new friends in midlife and beyond can be challenging with our busy lives. Studies show that over a third of adults aged 45 and older often feel lonely, and nearly a quarter of adults 65 and older are socially isolated. These studies also show that […]
Chronic inflammation can be a silent killer, but your diet can play a role in tamping it down.
Lisa Kim goes courtside with Stanford sports medicine physician Michael Fredericson, MD, as he describes how the fastest-growing sport is landing some people in the doctor’s office. But fear not: Fredericson has some pointers on how to avoid injuries before you pick up that paddle.
By Anya Higashionna If your pets are anything like my dog, then the title of this article isn’t anything unusual. As much as I like to give my dog an opportunity to converse with the outside world, he thinks that it is more of an opportunity for him to take me for a walk where […]
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Millions of Americans share a similar experience every morning. The alarm goes off, but they’ve already been awake for hours in bed. They hit the snooze button to squeeze in a few more minutes of precious rest, not realizing they were making their sleep problems worse. “Hitting the snooze button […]