Humans naturally thrive in a community setting with shared norms, values, customs and identity. Without those connections, we may begin to experience the universal emotion of loneliness. According to Psychology Today, researchers define loneliness as an unpleasant experience when a person’s network of social relationships is deficient either qualitatively (lacking intimacy) or quantitatively (lacking overall…
Long wait times, limited appointment availability, brief time with your doctor, feeling like just a number rather than a patient — these are all common inconveniences of traditional primary care. Concierge medicine introduces a solution to those issues through a luxury boutique health care experience. This structure moves away from the fee-for-service payment method and…
Regular physical activity is known to have many health benefits including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthening the bones and muscles and reducing stress. There is now evidence showing that it also has positive effects on our brains. Scientists have observed the relationship between movement and cognitive longevity in mice for a long…
January is National Staying Healthy Month — a month dedicated to helping us create healthy habits that stick. At least 50% of us start the year with New Year’s resolutions to drink more water, eat more vegetables or exercise regularly. Between work, kids, housework, visiting with friends or family and a slew of other tasks,…