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Bereavement includes grieving, our internal thoughts and feelings on loss, and mourning, our… See more How Volunteering, Giving Boosts Your Mood and HealthBy Sean KelleyMDVIPApril 14, 2022 Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? If yes, how did it make you feel? Did it boost your mood? What about when you donated to your favorite charity? It turns out volunteering and giving are two activities associated with good health and longevity. Let’s focus on volunteering first. … See more How Having a Purpose Can Lead to Better HealthBy Sean KelleyMDVIPApril 14, 2022 Does your life have meaning? Does it have purpose? If you answered yes, here’s some good news: Studies show that having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes. That’s the bottom line, but from there it gets a little murky. Let’s start with how we define what gives us meaning or purpose in… See more Depression: A Surprising Risk Factor for Heart DiseaseBy A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACPJanuary 31, 2022 You may not realize it, but your mental health can heavily influence your risk for heart disease. From stress to anxiety to depression, how your feeling can affect your heart's health. Learn more in this video from Dr. Alan Reisinger. TRANSCRIPT: I’m sure you know that things… See more Does Stress Cause Grey Hair?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMarch 19, 2021 Can Stress Cause Gray Hair? The answer to this question is YES. Most of us appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, but not the gray hair. Age and genes are probably the most widely accepted reasons for hair color loss. But thyroid conditions and low vitamin B12 levels also can play a… See more The Best Ways to Fight LonelinessDecember 28, 2020 America has a loneliness problem. A report released in 2020 found that more than three in five adults are lonely. Many say they feel left out, poorly understood or short on companionship. Loneliness is associated with poor health outcomes including cognitive decline, depression and longer… See more The Health Benefits of Being SocialDecember 28, 2020 We reach out to friends to solve problems. We call them to share good news. We meet them for walks, for lunch, for card games. All the while, and with every interaction, we grow healthier – without stepping foot in a gym or counting a single calorie. More than 20 years of research connect… See more Why We Need Friends – and How to Make More of ThemDecember 28, 2020 Think of good friends as a tool – not unlike diet and exercise, really – to promote mental and physical health. You can’t measure the benefits directly, but the ripple effect of strong social connections improves heart health, brain function, even your immune system. What if you’re perfectly… See more The Health Benefits of Keeping Your Friends Close December 28, 2020 We all have a friend or two we’ve known for years and still adore. Too often, these gems don’t live near us anymore. We can count on them for support and great conversation, but that happens by phone and text these days. As much as we love our dearest friends far away, they can’t fulfill our… See more Primary Care & Mental HealthOctober 21, 2020 It can be difficult talking about mental health concerns. There is still a stigma attached to mental illness, which may prevent people from getting the help they need. 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