by Nikki Molumphy | Oct 1, 2024 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
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...
by Yasaman Nourkhalaj & Sharon Brock | Sep 30, 2024 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
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...
by Tanya Thakur & Sharon Brock | Sep 30, 2024 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
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...
by Tanya Thakur | Sep 17, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement
By Tanya Thakur, MBBS Dementia is more than just entering a room and forgetting what you came for. It’s about losing your memories, your identity, your independence, your humor and everything that makes you “you”. Dementia not only takes away your memories, but it...
by Nicole Molumphy & Sharon Brock | Aug 12, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Metabolic Health
By Nicole Molumphy, BS and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Do you ever get those late-night cravings or feel like your hunger is never satiated? Research shows that consistent short sleep duration (less than 7 hours per night) can influence metabolic health, affect the function...
by Angel Cleare & Sharon Brock | Aug 11, 2024 | Restorative Sleep
By Angel Cleare, BS and Sharon Brock, MS From Oura Rings to Fitbits, wearable sleep-tracking devices are all the rage in today’s technology-driven world. In 2020, almost 30 percent of US adults used wearable healthcare devices. But rather than running out to buy...
