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During the holidays, it's inevitable that people who don't get along end up in the same room. The mindfulness practice of equanimity, which means non-reactivity, can help calm the nerves and bring more peace to your gatherings, no matter who shows up. (This article has a link to a video meditation.)
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Many people find it difficult to make new friends as they get older. But studies show that strong relationships are important for our health and longevity, so we should make an effort. Read more to learn the research-backed ways to make new friends in the second half of life.
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Some fear that artificial intelligence and other technologies could create greater social isolation. However, Stanford digital well-being expert shares tips on how to embrace emerging tech and use it intentionally to strengthen social bonds with people you love.
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If you're feeling lonely, you're not alone. A report released this week by researchers in social connection and public health paints a nationwide picture of how Americans relate to one another. Read more to learn statistics from the report and resources on how you can improve your social health.
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Stanford pediatrician, Rusly Harsono, MD, spends several weekends every year volunteering and organizing community health events, both locally and internationally. Dr. Harsono is fulfilled by sharing lifestyle medicine with the public and the social connections he makes along the way.
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Team Members in the News
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What medical experts really want caffeine drinkers to know | National Geographic | Michael Fredericson, MD | read more (you must have National Geographic subscription to read)
- 5 Supplements Women over 50 Should Prioritize for Longevity | EatingWell | Rachele Pojednic, PhD | read more
- The surprising science-backed benefits of heated workouts – and when they're not worth the money | Women's Health | Rachele Pojednic, PhD | read more
Team Member Publications
- Lifestyle Interventions and Supplements for Joint and Arthritis Pain: A Narrative Review | Son Nguyen, MD; Matthew Kaufman, MD; Corey Rovzar, PhD; Anne Friedlander, PhD; Michael Fredericson, MD | read more
- The Impact of High-Intensity Interval Training on Cardiometabolic, Neurologic, Oncologic, and Pain-Related Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review of Systematic Reviews | Michael Fredericson, MD | read more
- 2025 Survey Report: Social Connection in America | Steven Crane, MS | read more
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Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Warfighters | Robert Oh, MD | read more
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Plant-Based Nutrition and Supplements for Optimal Athletic Performance | Jonathan Bonnet, MD | read more
- Reliability and validity of a brief self-report measure of health-related fitness in adults: the Multidimensional Health-Related Fitness Scale | Levi Frehlich, PhD | read more
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Assessing the Impacts of Makoyoh’sokoi, a Wholistic, Physical Activity Based Wellness Program for Indigenous Women | Levi Frehlich, PhD | read more
- Physical activity–based, wholistic, wellness interventions for Indigenous women in Canada: An environmental scan to identify programs and promising practices | Levi Frehlich, PhD | read more
- Sit Still or Move More? The Impact of Fidgeting on Creativity | Marily Oppezzo, PhD | read more
- Evacuation Dysfunction Does Not Impact Breath Test Results | Sean Spencer, MD | read more
- Equal to, different from, better than: The multiple bodies of women Olympic Weightlifters | Stacy Sims, PhD | read more
- Mapping un/contested knowledge of sex/gender in high performance sport: applying Actor-Network Theory to women’s Olympic Weightlifting | Stacy Sims, PhD | read more
- Assessing Health Behaviors as Predictors of Psychological Resilience and BMI in a National and Small Military College Sample | Rachele Pojednic, PhD | read more
- Immune Modulation by Personalized vs Standard Prehabilitation Before Major Surgery; A Randomized Clinical Trial | Cindy Kin, MD | read more
- Circadian Phase Estimation From Ambulatory Wearables With Particle Filtering: Accuracy Depends on Initialization, Recording Duration, and Light Exposure | Jamie Zeitzer, PhD | read more
- Circadian rest-activity rhythms and physical function in community-dwelling older men: The MrOS sleep study | Jamie Zeitzer, PhD | read more
- Piloting a brief digital behavioral intervention for adolescent sleep | Jamie Zeitzer, PhD | read more
- Association of Objective Long Sleep Duration and Insomnia with Objective Short Sleep Duration Phenotypes with Mortality in Older Persons | Jamie Zeitzer, PhD | read more
- Setting a New Standard: Preparticipation Exams for the 2026 CrossFit Games | Robert Oh, MD | read more
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