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I recently read an interesting book about adult friendships by Robin Dunbar: “Friends: Understanding the Power of Our Most Important Relationship”. This article describes an interview with Dunbar: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/05/robin-dunbar-explains-circles-friendship-dunbars-number/618931/ Dunbar’s Number Dunbar is famous for the “Dunbar’s number” of about … Read more
A recent article in The Oregonian describes a study that found that “living around greenery modestly fuels the brain in middle-aged women, helping to ward off depression and dementia”. Being outside in nature for at least 20 minutes leads to … Read more
This article describes ageism encountered by older adults searching for jobs or trying to improve their current career position. Ageism at Work “Ageism is one of the most unfair paradoxes in the labor market: People put in decades of hard … Read more
During short dark, cold or wet days, it might be especially hard to get motivated to go outside. But as mammals, our brain and bodies regulate better when we experience fresh air and move freely outside on a daily basis. … Read more
This article describes a friendship fallout and the struggles people are experiencing trying to re-start their friendships after being isolated for months due to the pandemic. “What had happened was something that many of us are experiencing as we reconnect … Read more
Clients with Executive Function challenges due to ADHD benefit from regular sleep, healthy diet, and regular exercise. While everyone generally benefits from these, clients with ADHD need to integrate these three patterns into their lives to ensure a solid baseline, … Read more
Jane E. Brody, a science writer for the New York Times, recently turned 80 and wrote her reflections on the aging and happiness. She describes the secret of a happy and vibrant old age: “Strive to do what you love … Read more
This article describes the toll the pandemic has taken on people who care for the older population. Caregivers often struggle without much support. “A study recently published in The Gerontologist, comparing 576 family caregivers to nearly 3,000 non-caregivers, found significantly … Read more
This article describes mental health symptoms of menopause that many doctors don’t talk about. As a result, people are not always aware that they are going through menopause. “… new research shows that perimenopausal and menopausal people also experience brain … Read more
This article describes the challenges that people of middle age and older face in the workforce and in other areas of their lives, like accessing mental health counseling services. Career counseling can help address age discrimination in the force. “The … Read more