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 Sharon Brock | May 31, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Top Recommendations for Brain Health as we age: Physical exercise – both aerobic and resistance training Healthful nutrition – fresh, fibrous whole foods Cognitive engagement – educational achievement and continued engagement in...
by Sharon Brock | May 30, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Binge-watching television, watching YouTube videos for hours, or scrolling on your phone every morning may seem harmless, but research shows that too much screen time may be detrimental to your health. We know children’s brains are...
by Sharon Brock | May 30, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition, Metabolic Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd In recent years, a groundbreaking field known as Metabolic Psychiatry has emerged at the intersection of metabolic and brain health. Spearheaded by Shebani Sethi, MD, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and...
by Sharon Brock | May 30, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Profiles, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Stanford psychiatrist Douglas Noordsy, MD, is a physician who literally walks his talk. For the last 40 years, he has woken up at 6 a.m., drank a glass of water, and gone for a run, often with his dog. “Living a healthy lifestyle has always...
