Our theme this month is the effects of loneliness on health and well being, as loneliness is actually a very serious problem to good health, whereas a shift has occurred that views loneliness not just as a social problem, but rather, a “public health crisis” (Shulevitz, 2013), especially given that more people grow older, but not necessarily with good social […]
Our theme this month is the effects of loneliness on health and well being, as loneliness is actually a very serious problem to health. In this case being alone, which can be very beneficial at times, should not be confused with actual loneliness. According to Cope (2014), “being alone is a state of being; loneliness is a state of mind.” […]
Here at Focused Solutions Consulting LLC, we love food and we love to create new recipes or expand on those we know. We also believe in good nutrition while enjoying one of life’s pleasures! And we love to share those recipes with you as well. So, please “travel” along with us during our culinary exploits and we hope that you […]
Let’s face it, each of us at one point or another in our lives felt, feels or will fell some degree of anxiety – be that anxiety related to issues in school, family, work, or how we perceive others. In a recent study, researchers correlated exercise with lower rates of anxiety and threat levels. So, this is yet another reason […]
Well, we all know that exercise is good to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight or to simply stay in shape or that exercise helps learning overall and with memory retention! Some recent research adds to what we already know. that exercise can actually improve cognitive functioning (how we think, know and understand things around us): exercise allows […]
Some interesting research on the dangers of being distracted while driving, especially with increasing use of technology in cars … http://www.apa.org/action/careers/improve-lives/david-strayer.aspx
A great article by pediatrician Annie Sparrow, who has practiced medicine in Asia, African, Europe and the USA concerning measles and vaccines! http://www.thenation.com/article/198609/what-anti-vax-movement-doesnt-tell-you-about-measles
Please find below some links to articles that are interesting and support our mission to help students, individuals and families lead healthy and happy lives! 1. A great article about measles and vaccinations in general, written by pediatrician Annie Sparrow, who has practiced medicine in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States: http://www.thenation.com/article/198609/what-anti-vax-movement-doesnt-tell-you-about-measles 2. A nice article for families to […]
This one sounds like a blog I have written a few years ago, but nevertheless, still important to this day! Friends, please share information, it might just help someone in need! http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/bullying.aspx
This article for some reason feels like a follow-up on what I wrote about “Bullying, what can be done ,” a few years ago, but nevertheless, is still very important today! Friends, please share this one! http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/bullying.aspx