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 Donovan Giang, Maya Shetty, & Rusly Harsono | Jun 12, 2023 | Social Engagement, Student Blogs, Healthful Nutrition
By Donovan Giang, Maya Shetty, and Rusly Harsono, MD Life hastens while we focus on our goals, and this can be overwhelming and stressful. Let’s find balance and evaluate our lifestyle! Do you feel like you are eating healthy or connecting well with people...
