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Samar El Khoudary: Health Is Where the Heart Is

“By taking care of your heart, you take care of your brain and improve your overall health and wellbeing.” — Samar El Khoudary, Ph.D., MPH, BPharm, FAHA   Whether working, exercising, relaxing, or even just sleeping, our heart keeps beating. It beats 100,000 times a day and pumps 2,000 gallons…

Social connections

Social Connectedness in Midlife is Healthy

Relationships are not only rewarding, but they could extend your life “Evidence strongly suggests that social connection qualifies as a protective factor for chronic disease and premature mortality.” — Julianne Holt-Lunstad, PhD There is robust evidence from decades of interdisciplinary science documenting the protective effects of social connections on health and well-being, with the…

Meditation perimenopause

Meditation — A possible remedy for perimenopausal symptoms

“Fluctuating hormones and disturbed sleep during perimenopause add to normal life stress, so it’s no wonder that women find this time in life, even more stressful.” — Patti Montella According to Gallup’s 2021 State of the Global Workplace report, U.S. workers are the most stressed employees in the world. Add fluctuating hormones and…

wellness

The Tao of Wellness

Being Well and Being Free from Illness Are Not the Same “Wellness involves a journey to improve and maintain your physical and mental health in order to fully engage and live your best life.” — Holly Wyatt, MD After years of working in the weight management field, Dr. Wyatt realized there was…