by Sharon Brock | Mar 24, 2026 | Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Identifying one’s purpose is important at every age since we all want to feel like our lives matter and we are contributing to making the world a more caring, healthy, and compassionate place. Some people experience a sense of purpose in their...
by Sharon Brock | Mar 24, 2026 | Profiles, Gratitude & Purpose, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd The newest member of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine’s Gratitude & Purpose pillar is Diane Friedlaender, PhD, a renowned education researcher, whole-student curriculum designer, and community builder devoted to social justice and human...
by Erin Pettygrove | Feb 18, 2026 | Stress Management, Cardiovascular Health
By Erin Pettygrove, RDN If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten before a difficult conversation, noticed your heart race before a big presentation, or realized you’ve been holding your breath during a stressful moment, it’s not a coincidence. Stress directly affects...
by Sophie Burnet & Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Cardiovascular Health
By Sophie Burnet, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd We know that sitting in a sauna can be relaxing, however, research shows that sauna bathing may also be beneficial for cardiovascular health. For example, studies have shown that combining regular exercise with sauna use...
by Yasaman Nourkhalaj & Sharon Brock | Feb 17, 2026 | Healthful Nutrition, Cardiovascular Health
By Yasaman Nourkhalaj, BS and Sharon Brock, MS, MEd When we think about heart-healthy nutrition, most of us think about the food we eat, such as increasing vegetables and whole grains and reducing red meat and other foods high in saturated fat. But even if your meals...
by M. Javad Ershad | Feb 17, 2026 | Cardiovascular Health
By M. Javad Ershad, MD If you have a smart watch, you might have seen the HRV measurement and asked yourself, “Is this useful to track for cardiovascular health?” or “Is it just another confusing piece of data?” Cardiologist Sahar Naderi, MD, says,...
