“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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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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Transform Your Kitchen into a Blue Zones Kitchen
Sure, the kitchen is where you cook, but it can also be the heart of your home. It may be where you gather with family to share stories about your day over a meal. Or your kitchen may be the place where you share recipes, and good times with friends.
Topics: Power 9 Right Tribe 80% Rule Eat Wisely Healthy Eating Plant Slant Right Outlook BZP Resource
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In honor of Black History Month, a profile of a local champion and Sharecare colleague: John Bobb-Semple
Black History Month typically focuses on the courage and fortitude found in heroes who have overcome hardships and pathos endured by generations.
Past suffering, prejudices, inequities, and injustices should always be remembered so as not to be repeated.
Thus, a better future can be created for everyone.
Topics: Right Tribe Family First connect
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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.
Topics: Right Tribe Bulletin Loved Ones First
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Connection between health and friendship common across all life's stages
Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together, stated Woodrow Wilson generations ago. Considering the stress from today’s current events, spending quality time with friends—personal and professional—may be a most effective treatment.
Topics: Right Tribe Bulletin
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Local moai in 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii is still going strong despite COVID-19 pandemic
Local moai in 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii is still going strong despite COVID-19 pandemic. Not to mention, they were the first moai to get started in this Blue Zones Project community. They show up each Sunday afternoon on Zoom to "meet." Member Irene Chung mentions, "we are not just
walking friends
, we are
FRIENDS
." Some of the moai members do not use technology, yet they still keep in touch through phone calls to one another. Moai leaders, Teresa Sakurada and Flo Baruz call each member every week to check in with them, especially those who do not use technology.
