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 Nicole Molumphy & Sharon Brock | Aug 12, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Metabolic Health
By Nicole Molumphy, BS and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Do you ever get those late-night cravings or feel like your hunger is never satiated? Research shows that consistent short sleep duration (less than 7 hours per night) can influence metabolic health, affect the function...
by Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Millions of Americans share a similar experience every morning. The alarm goes off, but they’ve already been awake for hours in bed. They hit the snooze button to squeeze in a few more minutes of precious rest, not realizing they were...
by Mary Grace Descourouez & Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Many of us have heard that looking at our phones or iPads at night can keep us awake due to light exposure, however, research shows this may be true for children, but there is not sufficient evidence to...
by Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management, Recovery
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Not getting enough restorative sleep is a rampant health concern across the US. It’s estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep...
