by Sharon Brock | Apr 27, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd There is a persistent cultural script about growing older, one written in the language of loss, limitation, and inevitable decline. We are sold creams to reverse it, diets to slow it, and procedures to mask it. Yet the science of aging tells a...
by Sophia Fay & Sharon Brock | Mar 25, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sophia Fay, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Today, conversations about longevity often focus on metrics, optimization, and biohacking. We track more, measure more, and optimize more than ever before. While these tools and approaches can help us better understand our...
by Sharon Brock | Mar 25, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd We all know that gratitude can uplevel our happiness, but research shows that frequently feeling grateful can also lead to a longer life. One study, which followed nearly 50,000 older female nurses for three years, found that those with higher...
by Diane Friedlaender | Mar 24, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Diane Friedlaender, PhD As we age, particularly after 75, negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, and loneliness tend to increase while positive emotions decline . This matters more than we might think. Sustained negative emotions are linked to social isolation,...
by Sharon Brock | Mar 24, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Identifying one’s purpose is important at every age since we all want to feel like our lives matter and we are contributing to making the world a more caring, healthy, and compassionate place. Some people experience a sense of purpose in their...
by Sharon Brock | Mar 24, 2026 | Profiles, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd The newest member of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine’s Gratitude & Purpose pillar is Diane Friedlaender, PhD, a renowned education researcher, whole-student curriculum designer, and community builder devoted to social justice and human...
