by Sharon Brock | Dec 17, 2025 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Perhaps you’re an empty nester, newly retired, or you’ve moved to a new city—there are many reasons why you may want to build community in the later chapters of life. Making new friends is not just about improving your quality of life;...
by M. Javad Ershad | Dec 17, 2025 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
By M. Javad Ershad, MD A new survey, “Social Connection in America™,” conducted by a team of researchers led by Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad, and funded by the Barnes Family Foundation, provides a new nationwide picture of how Americans relate to one...
by Sophie Burnet & Sharon Brock | Dec 17, 2025 | Social Engagement, Stress Management, Mental Health
By Sophie Burnet, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Whether it’s watching your children scroll for hours on their phones or your spouse glued to YouTube videos into the night, you might see technology as an obstacle for social connection. While we know that meaningful...
by Madison Brown | Dec 17, 2025 | Social Engagement, Profiles
By Madison Brown Stanford pediatric critical care physician, Rusly Harsono, MD, is an active member of the Social Engagement pillar of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine. To put his value of social connection into action, Dr. Harsono organizes six community events annually...
by Sharon Brock | Dec 17, 2025 | Social Engagement, Stress Management, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Many have heard of the book “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins, but most don’t realize that the theory is influenced by an ancient mindfulness concept called equanimity. Equanimity can be defined as non-reactivity, emotional stability, or a...
by Sharon Brock | Oct 21, 2025 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Energy
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd If getting consistent sleep seems elusive, you’re not alone. Roughly 60 million Americans experience insomnia each year, according to the National Sleep Foundation. However, before making an appointment with a sleep clinic, trying sleeping...
