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— October 2024 Newsletter —

Social Engagement

What is Social Health and How Does it Impact Longevity?

We all know that exercising and eating well is good for your health, but Stanford researchers say the quality of our relationships is equally as important for a long, healthy life.


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What is Social Prescribing and Why is it Important?

Since research shows that having strong relationships is good for our mental and physical health, some doctors include “connecting with others” as part of their treatment plans.

 

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Volunteering as a Way to Make Friends

As we head toward an election and then into the holidays, there are ample opportunities to volunteer. Not only are you making the world a better place, volunteering is a way to meet like-minded people and potentially create meaningful friendships. This blog has practical tips to help you get started.


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How to Host a Gathering to Foster Meaningful Relationships

Do you want to make new friends but don't know how? Are you terrified to host a gathering that might flop? This blog offers a checklist and recommendations to be sure your next event is a success.


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Steven Crane, MS, Stanford Researcher Who Walks his Talk

Steven Crane has more than ten years of experience researching the health benefits of social connection and is the head of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine's pillar on Social Engagement. Being a person with integrity, Crane practices what he preaches and says, "The quality of my relationships is what I'm most proud of."


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Practice of the Month:

How to Foster 5 Key Relationships

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This practice is recommended by Chaplain Bruce Feldstein, MD, BC, head of Gratitude & Purpose pillar at Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, and Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford School of Medicine.


Announcements

Upcoming Summit


  • Contemplation by Design Summit, Oct. 23 - Nov. 3, 2024 | register here


Team Members in the News


  • How to play pickleball safely on ‘90 seconds with Lisa Kim’ | Stanford Medicine | Michael Fredericson | read more


  • The Foods that Fight Inflammation | The New York Times | Sean Spencer | read more


  • Diving Deeper into Conversations with Steven Michael Crane | Covve | Steven Crane | read more


  • Top 3 books on Amazon talk about BJ Fogg's work | Amazon Books | BJ Fogg | read more


Team Member Publications


  • Dietary Supplementation on Physical Performance and Recovery in Active-Duty Military Personnel: A Systematic Review of Randomized and Quasi-Experimental Controlled Trials | Rachele Pojednic | read more


  • Critical Action Steps to Take as Certified Exercise Professional in a Rapidly Evolving Healthcare Market | Rachele Pojednic | read more


  • New study reveals how your neighbourhood impacts your health: Key factors for students to consider when moving | Levi Frehlich | read more


  • Study reveals how urban design shapes health of Canadian adults | Levi Frehlich | read more


  • Effect of Low-Carbohydrate vs Low-Fat Diet Intervention on Visceral Fat in a 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial | Marcia Stefanick | read more


  • Life's Essential 8 and Incident Cardiovascular Disease in U.S. Women with Breast Cancer | Marcia Stefanick | read more


  • A randomized controlled trial evaluation of a smoking cessation and physical activity intervention delivered via telemedicine in the Norton Sound region of Alaska | Marily Oppezzo | read more


  • No thank and not for me: A qualitative study of barriers to prehabilitation participation | Cindy Kin | read more


  • How many days are enough? Sleep-wake regularity and fragmentation scores change with the number of days included | Jamie Zeitzer | read more
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