The country is reeling in the wake of two mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. National conversations around these tragedies include debate on gun legislation and mental health reform. Many people connect gun violence with mental illness, but we must take care to avoid drawing the incorrect conclusions. “We welcome the increasing attention to address…
Palm Health Foundation’s summer intern, Teddy Kramer, has worked closely with our Director of Grants and Evaluation, Andy McAusland, on an in-depth data project around the social and environmental factors that are impacting our community’s health. We know that brain health is connected to the overall health of our bodies, and our overall health isn’t…
In a recent study published in Health Psychology magazine, findings have determined that positivity can be a powerful influence when battling anxiety, depression, and other mental health. The study focuses specifically on caring for caregivers – those that are closely involved in caring for and supervising the care of those with loved ones that are…
Humans are inherently social creatures. In fact, the human brain can’t reach optimum health without social interaction. So, what is the brain actually doing while it interacts with other brains? Many scientists are currently working to answer that question. Our brains can actually couple with one another, and when they are coupled, we can better…
Our Palm Health Foundation trustees and staff are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of Dr. Jeremy Richman who spoke at an event we hosted last week. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and all whose lives he touched. Following the murder of his six-year-old daughter, Avielle, in the…
Just as our bodies age over time, so does our brain. Inevitably, functional decline comes along with the brain aging process. This can be a scary thought for many of us as we approach our later years. Luckily, researchers have been busily searching for a solution to brain aging and, although we can’t stop the…
Palm Health Foundation wants all Palm Beach County residents to add the term “brain health” to their vocabulary. As you probably know from learning about our Train the Brain campaign and exploring this website, it is just as important to take care of your brain as it is to take care of your body. The…
“It’s likely that the New Year’s resolutions we made a few weeks ago are mostly self-centered — lose weight, drink less, travel more — the kind we rarely achieve. At work, resolutions often revolve around our productivity — more focus, new skills and less wasted time on routine tasks. Take a different tack for 2019.…
Eating disorders are serious, but treatable mental illnesses. Over 30 million Americans experience a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime. Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and only one third of people ever receive treatment for their eating disorder. Eating disorders impact the way every system within your body…
The Breakers Palm Beach is known throughout Palm Beach County as a luxurious, unprecedented destination to vacation, relax and enjoy all that Palm Beach has to offer. However, many might not realize that in addition to being a leader in luxury hospitality, The Breakers is also a leader in employee wellness. Not only is it…