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 Sharon Brock | Jan 23, 2024 | Social Engagement, Profiles
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS It was the year 1978 in Fresno, California. A vivacious 15-year-old BJ Fogg biked home after school to put on his white lab coat, pick up his clipboard, and start knocking on doors in his suburban neighborhood. Knock, knock. “Hello! I’m BJ...
by Meagan Matthews | Dec 19, 2023 | Social Engagement, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Meagan Matthews, BS With the holiday season in full swing, gift-giving is at the top of many of our to-do lists. While gifting at this time of year may feel obligatory, or even stressful, as we agonize over what to get those we love, the act of giving can actually...
by Carly Smith | Dec 18, 2023 | Social Engagement, Mental Health
By Carly Smith, BS, MPH(c) Our closest family and friends are part of who we are in spirit and in health. These connections are essential aspects of successful aging, making Social Engagement a fundamental pillar of the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine philosophy. ...
by Carly Smith | Sep 25, 2023 | Social Engagement, Movement & Exercise
By Carly Smith, BS, MPH (c) Community health that embraces culture is an important aspect of lifestyle medicine, but not all health recommendations are equally accessible or realistic for all peoples within a given region, particularly among Indigenous cultures. This...
by Ben Maines | Apr 26, 2023 | Restorative Sleep, Social Engagement, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise
By: Ben Maines, MD candidate We all know that eating right, sleeping well, and minimizing stress are good for our health, but what if they could turn back the clock on biological aging? A small but groundbreaking 2020 study found that an 8-week prescription of a...
