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  • The Gratitude Attitude November 20, 2024

    If your parents repeatedly exhorted you to count your blessings, it may well prove to be one of the best pieces of medical advice they shared. In this season of giving and thankfulness, we share a brief synopsis of how gratitude – defined as appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself – is ...

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  • Unpacking the Mysteries of the Microbiome November 20, 2024

    In the past decade it has become well recognized that the millions of bacteria in the gut, collectively known as the microbiome, can influence the health of the brain, lung, heart, metabolism and the immune system. Thousands of studies have been conducted since the term was first introduced in 2001, with research shifting from an ...

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  • Ageism, the Last Unacceptable Bias   August 20, 2024

    “I’m having a senior moment.

    I’m too old to try that.

    I look good for my age.

    It’s time to put her/him out to pasture.

    These are just aches and pains from old age.

    Sweetie, you don’t look a day over 29.

    Ok boomer.

    There will be a tsunami of aging dependents in the coming decade.”

    These oft-used phrases may sound inoffensive but ...

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