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Eat wisely for better heart health

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Apr 22, 2021 11:30:00 AM

“You are what you eat,” has again been confirmed in a recent, erudite New England Journal of Medicine article entitled, “ Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality.”
 
In plain English, eating a diet that is low in refined sugar and high in fiber minimizes the rise in blood glucose level, thus subsequently decreasing chances of having a heart attack or other major cardiovascular event.
Topics: Eat Wisely Bulletin
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Why we aren't embracing effective prevention

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Apr 15, 2021 4:45:00 PM

Prevention has always proven successful. Healthcare systems, foundations, healthcare support businesses, and philanthropic partners have supported efforts to help people, communities, and even entire states embrace wellness and become healthier. During a recent thoughtful conversation between senior leaders of a group engaged in prevention and thought leaders from an iconic national healthcare organization, the following question surfaced:
 
“ Why don’t all communities and organizations embrace effective prevention?”
Topics: Bulletin
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Volunteering is good for community and personal well-being

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Apr 8, 2021 2:54:10 PM

April is volunteer month. Thanks to all the volunteers who tangibly support wellness for the world. Recognizing folks who volunteer has the dual purpose of expressing gratitude and enlisting others to share their talents. Importantly, from the volunteers’ point-of-view, helping others also helps oneself. 
Topics: Purpose Bulletin Right Outlook
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What the residents of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica can teach us about living longer

By Blue Zones Project on Apr 6, 2021 3:02:00 PM

Grab a bike and pedal along a path on the Nicoya Peninsula, situated on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. You’ll find colorful houses, exotic fruits, and residents twice as likely as American’s to reach a healthy age 90. Though the Central American country isn’t that far from the U.S. geographically, it is way ahead of us in longevity.
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Batman and Dr. Glenn Gailis—Together Saving the World

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Apr 1, 2021 12:50:00 PM

Even Batman needs a hero; he could find one in Dr. Glenn Gailis of Klamath Falls, Ore. Both Batman and Dr. Gailis share a common goal of helping others live longer and safer lives.
Topics: Purpose Bulletin
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Resilient Southwest Florida

By Blue Zones Project on Mar 30, 2021 2:23:01 PM

On March 3, leadership from Southwest Florida joined us to discuss how Blue Zones Project helped build a more resilient community. Paul Hiltz (president and CEO of NCH Healthcare System) and Bill Barker (founder and CEO of Barker Strategic Solutions) spoke about the partnerships and implementation of initiatives across the community that foster well-being, especially in challenging times. 
 
We caught up with Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project – Southwest Florida, to find out more about the initiative’s work to maintain resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic and tips for other communities looking to do the same.
Topics: BZP Communities
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Moving Forward with Gratitude

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 25, 2021 11:25:00 AM

One’s reaction to a stress can be more important than the challenge. As society approaches the “Post-COVID era,” people’s pre-existing personalities and communities’ resiliencies may have determined how well they have done during the most threatening times, which have hopefully passed. Equally vital going forward, how can society not only recover, but also thrive?
Topics: Bulletin Right Outlook
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How SDOH impact cardiovascular outcomes

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 11, 2021 8:35:36 PM

Over the past half century cardiovascular death has declined 50%, presumably due to addressing many of the major risk factors—smoking, high cholesterol, hypertension, physical inactivity, and diabetes—according to a New England Journal of Medicine Perspective last week, extolling the progress of traditional medical research and practice.
 
Topics: Bulletin
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6 Trends for the Next Decade

By Allen S. Weiss, MD, FACP, FACR, MBA on Mar 4, 2021 12:48:07 AM

Last week Dr. Rod Hochman, American Hospital Association (AHA) Chair, friend, and fellow rheumatologist/immunologist, during an informative call with former AHA Board members and leaders, named six major trends for the next decade. Although very unwelcome, COVID-19’s overall noxious effect on the world has highlighted and accelerated these anticipated developments:
Topics: connect Bulletin COVID-19
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Senior Citizens in Brevard, North Carolina Stay Connected, Keep Moving Amid Pandemic

By Blue Zones Project on Feb 19, 2021 5:43:06 PM

Like many assisted and independent living communities around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for College Walk in Brevard, North Carolina. How could the organization keep its residents—an aging population that is susceptible to loneliness and isolation during a “normal” year—safely connected to others while physically distancing?
 
One answer came in the form of Blue Zones Project Walking Moais ®.
Topics: Moais Move Naturally connect
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