July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, A couple of months ago, I wrote about a talk given by Laurie Adamshick on planning for that time in our life where we frankly will need more help to do all
How sleep deprivation can cause inflammation
Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs when you don't get enough sleep, or enough good quality sleep. While it affects mood, memory, and energy, it can also contribute to inflammation. Research has found
Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation
We typically think of inflammation as a result of an injury or disease. But diet also plays an important role in chronic inflammation. This is in part because the foods we eat influence the types
The power of self-compassion
We usually think of compassion as it applies to others. But we can— and should— also show compassion to ourselves. Self-compassion means showing compassion towards ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Self-compassion offers
How well do you score on brain health?
A new scorecard developed by researchers could encourage you to pare down risks for dementia and stroke. Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost
Advance your self-awareness
Self-awareness—being in tune with your emotions—may sound fairly straightforward and simple. But people tend to overestimate their level of self-awareness. Of course, we're all deeply emotional beings. Even if you think you're in touch
Protecting against cognitive decline
While there's currently no treatment that can prevent or cure dementia, researchers have identified some factors that may help protect you from cognitive decline. Exercise Exercise offers an impressive array of health benefits. Not only
Standard emergency care: What does it entail?
If your heart stops beating and you stop breathing, the first step in emergency care is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)—a combination of chest compressions, artificial respiration, and defibrillation to shock the heart back into a steady
Stress Management: Enhance your well-being by reducing stress and building resilience
While some stress is inevitable, when your body repeatedly encounters a set of physiological changes dubbed the stress response, trouble can brew. Stress may contribute to or exacerbate various health problems. But it’s possible
June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I’ve just finished reading Life After the Diagnosis, a book written by Dr. Steven Pantilat, who practices palliative care medicine in San Francisco. The book offers acute observations about what happens when people receive