“Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” That is the first sentence of Leo Tolstoy’s famous novel,
Anna Karenina.
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Functional Families in Modern America
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Parenting, Grandparenting, and the Modern American Family
Today’s society has changed with a blending of generations. Gone are the stereotyped images of a “Father Knows Best” nuclear family and a gray-haired grandparent sitting in a rocking chair. We are more like the “Brady Bunch,” but with a savvy 50+ year-old surfing on a new iPhone16.
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WELL-BEING IMPACT: FOOD, ACTIVITY, STRESS & RELATIONSHIPS ON MENTAL HEALTH
Explore the intricate connection between what you eat, how active you are, the stress you experience, the quality of your relationships, and their profound impact on your mental well-being.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally connect Featured Right Outlook
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Healthy School Routines Inspired by the World's Blue Zones
As families, students, and educators gear up for the new school year, discover how adopting school routines inspired by the longevity practices of the world's blue zones can transform your child's health and academic performance.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally Schools connect Featured
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Fun and Healthy Super Bowl Party Ideas to Keep Your Guests Happy
Looking for fun and healthy ideas to elevate your Super Bowl party this weekend? Whether you're cheering for San Francisco, Kansas City, or Taylor Swift, these crowd-pleasing suggestions are sure to keep your guests happy and satisfied throughout the game.
Topics: connect #EatWisely
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5 Habits for a Healthy New Year Inspired by the World's Original Blue Zones
Discover the secrets to a healthy and fulfilling life with these 5 Blue Zones-inspired habits. Learn from the world's longest-living communities and incorporate their lifestyle practices into your daily routine.
Topics: Downshift Eat Wisely Move Naturally Plant Slant connect Featured
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Familial Estrangement
Sadly, the incidence of fractured families seems to be more prevalent today than ever before. Too many family groups—children, adult children, siblings, parents, and grandparents—are not enjoying the natural bonds of love, support, or at least communication, which were so necessary in olden times but now appear more commonly to be broken.
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Start a Healthy New Family Tradition Today
The importance of spending time together as a family (or chosen family) is pretty indisputable. Fostering healthy connections with family members is crucial for our social well-being, and for our overall wellness.
Topics: Family First connect Loved Ones First
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Keep Connecting Virtually With the Ones You Love
If you hadn’t made the leap before, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown aggressively shoved most everyone into the virtual world, whether it was by streaming movies at home instead of going to a theater, or buying dinner via a food delivery app. Some of these things will no doubt be ditched ASAP, but others will be permanently woven into our culture going forward.
Topics: Right Tribe Family First connect
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6 Trends for the Next Decade
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:
