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That title probably sounds like terrible wellness advice. After all, most of us spend at least some amount of time trying to be happier. We read books about it. Listen to podcasts about it. Set goals around it. Maybe we even feel guilty when happiness doesn’t show up on schedule. … Continue reading “Stop Trying to Be Happy”

Most of us know what we’re supposed to do. Exercise more. Sleep more. Eat more vegetables. Schedule the appointment. Get the screening. Donate blood. The problem usually isn’t a lack of information. It’s that being human is complicated. We may know something is important while simultaneously feeling anxious, uncomfortable, busy, … Continue reading “Tackling Blood Draw Anxiety with the Chicago Symphony”

Most of us think of music as entertainment. Something to listen to while driving. Working out. Doing the dishes. Avoiding the awkward silence in an elevator. But it turns out music may be doing a lot more than helping us pass the time. Research suggests that playing music is a … Continue reading “Your Brain Wants You to Join a Band”

Upcoming events: If you have an event you want uplifted, please email me at bass-maya@cooperhealth.edu Helpful Links ·                     New Link for Discounted daycare: Bright Horizons For Cooper Housestaff ·                     Residents’ guide to accessing Primary Care at Cooper: New added session Mondays 6-8pm in 3 Cooper Suite 104 Infor attached and here: ​​​​Wellness Resources … Continue reading “Wellness Wednesday- June”

Most of us expect some wear and tear as we get older. Our knees may complain a little louder. Reading menus gets harder. We suddenly have strong opinions about thermostats and the capital gains tax. But here’s something many people don’t realize: our brains are constantly changing too. The good … Continue reading “Your Brain is Your Friend, Support It”