“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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Caregiver Stress
Many times, the caregiver for a chronically ill patient does not fare as well long-term as the patient.
The
New England Journal of Medicine reported a study showing that two-thirds of caregivers had significant depression which began when their lives were changed by the illness in a loved one—be it a parent, spouse, or child.
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Love Conquers All
“Can relationships boost longevity and well-being? You probably know there are many ways to improve your well-being and chances of living longer such as exercising more or eating better. But did you know that maintaining meaningful relationships also may play an important role in health, happiness, and longevity?” These thoughts were shared in a Harvard Public Health article based on eight decades of research reminding us of the important connection between our physical and emotional health.
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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.
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Four Simple Ways to Prioritize Family
Blue Zones researchers discovered the happiest, healthiest people in the world tend to build their lives around family. Centenarians in the original blue zones areas put their loved ones first. Keeping aging parents and grandparents nearby or in the home is common, and can lower disease and mortality rates for everyone in the home. Blue zones area residents commit to a life partner, which may add up to three years of life expectancy, and they invest in their children with time and love. This lifelong devotion to family pays off, and there are small steps you can take today to make sure your putting loved ones first.
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Human interaction essential for well-being
Words, gestures, and their delivery matter. “
People’s words and actions can actually shape your brain,” is the title of a TED talk by Lisa Feldman Barrett, a frequently cited expert on neuroscience and psychology.
