As the pandemic crashes into the holidays, fewer of us may be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the season. But the bonds of friendship remain key to emotional – and physical – health. “People already recognized that lifestyle factors like exercise and diet and sleep influence our […]
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Surviving the election – How to protect yourself from the stress of politics
We interrupt your latest binge of breaking political news, fear-provoking campaign commercials and angry posts from your favorite pundit to report that politics can be stressful. That stress can be bad for your health. But — some good news here—you can take steps to manage it. If the election has […]
AFA to hold nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, AFA, will be holding a nationwide Virtual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The month-long initiative, which kicks off with an opening ceremony on Nov. 1, gives our nation a way to get involved in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease from […]
The good, the bad and the dietary – Making sense of Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life. So in honor of Cholesterol Education Month, we asked a pair of experts to clear up five common questions. Do my blood cholesterol numbers matter? “The answer is yes,” said Dr. Neil J. Stone, Bonow […]
Try, try again-Building resilience during the pandemic
There’s no resilience gene to help us deal with adversity. Experts say it’s a skill to foster, a muscle to pump up. Six months into the twin calamities of a pandemic and a tough economy, this may be a good time for a resilience workout. Resilience is the ability to […]