by Sharon Brock | Apr 27, 2026 | Mental Health, Movement & Exercise
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd When most people think of yoga, they picture flexible bodies contorting into intricate poses at a local yoga studio. However, thanks to Dr. Laura Roberts who brought YogaX into her department, Stanford Psychiatry’s YogaX program is expanding...
by Anya Higashionna & Sharon Brock | Apr 27, 2026 | Movement & Exercise
By Anya Higashionna, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd If you think weightlifting is only for bodybuilders or gym rats, think again. A 2026 study found that women aged 63 to 99 with higher muscular strength had a lower mortality risk, concluding that strength training may...
by Erin Pettygrove & Sharon Brock | Apr 27, 2026 | Movement & Exercise, Recovery
By Erin Pettygrove, RDN and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Fitness trends move fast—one week it’s weighted vests on your morning walk, the next it’s vibration plates or red light therapy promising better metabolism, stronger muscles, and faster recovery. Many are looking for...
by Sophia Fay & Sharon Brock | Apr 27, 2026 | Movement & Exercise
By Sophia Fay, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd We may think that play is only for kids, but according to the National Institute for Play, it is a biological need across the entire lifespan. Additionally, play is not an activity, but rather a “state of being.” Some key...
by Nick Ehrhardt & Sharon Brock | Aug 25, 2025 | Joint Health, Movement & Exercise
By Nick Ehrhardt, MD and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Pain is essential for survival—it exists to protect us, promote healing, and signal when something’s wrong. However, it becomes a problem if it lingers for too long or causes us to stop moving. In fact, nearly half...
by Sharon Brock | Aug 23, 2025 | Joint Health, Movement & Exercise
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd For those living with arthritis, it’s hard to know whether exercise is helpful or harmful. Many people stop exercising altogether to avoid pain, but this can sometimes make the pain worse. So, rather than becoming sedentary, we can choose...
