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…
Almost all of us either know someone who lives with mental illness, or has struggled with it ourselves. Despite this, mental illness has carried a heavy stigma in society — those with mental illness are thought of as “others” and are often left to suffer in silence for fear of being judged or shamed. However,…
There are many things you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy and to avoid its decline as you age. Each of the brain health elements listed below are either backed by research and science or have quite a bit of experiential and empirical data behind them. And, each of the…
Many of us feel the constant pressure to do more, move faster and respond sooner. It can be exhausting and stressful, and as a result, we can feel as if we are moving through life on autopilot — devoid of pleasure and joy, and simply reacting to obstacles in a brain fog. Through the practice…