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...
by Erin Pettygrove | Feb 18, 2026 | Stress Management, Cardiovascular Health
By Erin Pettygrove, RDN If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten before a difficult conversation, noticed your heart race before a big presentation, or realized you’ve been holding your breath during a stressful moment, it’s not a coincidence. Stress directly affects...
by Yasaman Nourkhalaj & Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Healthful Nutrition, Cardiovascular Health
By Yasaman Nourkhalaj, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd When we think about heart-healthy nutrition, most of us think about the food we eat, such as increasing vegetables and whole grains and reducing red meat and other foods high in saturated fat. But even if your meals...
