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The following was recently shared by Mika Ellison.on the NPR Podcast “Life Kit.” It is a brief guide to reclaiming your energy and fighting burnout. Need help implementing these ideas? Make an appointment your with doctor today! Do you feel like fighting exhaustion is basically your part-time job? But no … Continue reading “Fighting Exhaustion”

Decades of research make one point clear: friendships are not just “nice to have”—they are a core health behavior. Strong social relationships are associated with a significantly increased likelihood of survival, while loneliness and isolation are linked to higher risks of early mortality. Social connection also predicts lower rates of … Continue reading “Friendship Is Medicine: Why Connection Matters More Than You Think”

For many people, spring brings a lift in wellbeing as longer daylight helps realign circadian rhythms and sleep–wake timing. Studies also associate greater daylight exposure with lower depressive symptoms and higher positive affect. Need some small, behavioral steps supported by research to get your Spring upswing going? Consider these… Want … Continue reading “A Spring Upswing!”

Upcoming events: ·                     Schwartz Center Rounds: 4/7 Noon CC121. More information can be found here: Schwartz Rounds – Home ·                     Cooper Solution Discounts on local attractions: ​Entertainment​ ·                     Snack box refill:If you drop your snack box off at 101 Haddon Suite 204, I will refill … Continue reading “Wellness Wednesday- March”

Lauran Neergaard is an Associated Press medical writer who covers research on brain health, infectious diseases, organ transplantation and more. She is based in Washington, D.C. She recently published a piece examining how we can keep our brains healthy throughout our lives. Neergaard explains that keeping the brain healthy involves … Continue reading “Cognitive Enrichment Across the Lifespan”