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We often hear that stress is bad for us, but Associate Professor of Psychology Alia Crum, PhD, claims that stress can potentially serve us as long as we have the right mindset.
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How Yoga Reduces Stress in the Mind and Body
Explore the intersection of yoga and mental health and the neuroscience of this practice. Learn how yoga's holistic approach can enhance wellbeing and resilience while gaining tips for newcomers to the practice.
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How to Be Mindful When You’re Stressed Out
Discover how mindfulness practices can rewire the brain, improve physiological responses to stress, and foster self-compassion in this insightful discussion by Lifestyle Medicine fellow Carly Smith, BS.
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The Unexpected Health Benefits of Forest Bathing
Many people know that hiking in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety. But not everyone knows that forest bathing is a way to take the therapeutic effects of a scenic walk to the next level.
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Dr. Vanika Chawla is a Stanford psychiatrist and yoga teacher merging mental health and holistic approaches, fostering innovation in treatment, and researching yoga's impact on wellbeing.
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Stress is a part of life, and our wellbeing depends on how well we manage it. Stanford University promotes the education of research-backed wellness practices and resources that support the general public and Stanford students to manage their stress.
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Dr. Walter Bortz II, a pioneering Stanford professor and physician, laid the foundation for the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine Program through decades of influential research and advocacy. He peacefully passed away at 93 on August 5th.
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This practice is recommended by Dr. Douglas Noordsy, Assistant Director of Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, Director of Stanford Lifestyle Psychiatry Clinic, and Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford School of Medicine.
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Upcoming Events
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Stanford Center on Longevity Century Summit | November 6-7, 2023 | learn more
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Healthy Aging 50+: The New Frontiers of Fitness, Nutrition and Engagement Conference | February 8, 2024
- Lifestyle Medicine team member Jonathan Bonnet, MD will deliver the keynote address at the Medical Fitness Association Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD | November 1-4, 2023 | learn more
Community Engagement:
- The Stanford Lifestyle Medicine team showcased our program at the 6th Annual Palo Alto Community Health Fair | September 23, 2023 | learn more
- The Community Engagement Pillar Head, Rusly Harsono, MD, will feature Stanford Lifestyle Medicine at the John Muir Health NICU/Pediatric Reunion | October 28, 2023 | learn more
Team Member Research Highlights:
- The Role of Physical Exercise in Cognitive Preservation: A Systematic Review | Matthew Kaufman, MD; Douglas Noordsy, MD; Michael Fredericson, MD; Marily Oppezzo, PhD, MS, RD; Megan Roche, MD, PhD; Levi Frehlich, BSc, MSc | read more
- Moving time zones in a flash with light therapy during sleep | Jamie Zeitzer, PhD | read more
- Higher Triad Risk Scores Are Associated With Increased Risk for Trabecular-Rich Bone Stress Injuries in Female Runners | Megan Roche, MD, PhD; Emily Kraus, MD; Michael Fredericson, MD | read more
- Jonathan Bonnet, MD, member of the Exercise & Movement Pillar, was featured on The Whole Health Cure podcast to discuss the science of weight loss and GLP-1 medications | listen now
- Physical Fitness Predicted Future Warfighters’ Leadership Performance During Training, But Heart Rate Variability Did Not | Rachele Pojednic, PhD | read more
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