Article by Patrick McNamara, LCSW, President and CEO, Palm Health Foundation Published in Stay Thirsty Magazine As a species, we human beings are profoundly social creatures. The more we come to understand about the human brain, the more we see how fundamental our social connections are to our well-being. Yet how we relate to…
Stress is bad for the brain. In fact, it can change the brain’s structure and functioning! If left unaddressed, stress can inhibit your learning, ability to retain memories and your brain can actually shrink in size. This month, Ryann Watkin, success mentor, educator and speaker, is sharing ideas for confronting our stress and achieving success…
Corinne L. Danielson is executive director of the Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer Care in Palm Beach County, FL. She holds a master of public health degree in health education and behavioral science and has been a certified health education specialist since 1996. One of the main questions that drives her work is, “how…
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…