A work colleague recently sent me a copy of a New York Times Magazine article entitled “The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex after 70.” Because she and I belong to…
Dr. Heidi J. SyropoulosMay 10, 2022
Do you recall the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020? Many of us were locked down in our homes. Those who work on the frontlines had to…
IBX Insights TeamApril 5, 2022
For many in our region, an average day can consist of witnessing and experiencing food insecurity, discrimination, or violence. These social injustices are ever-present, yet can remain undiscussed and absent…
Tiffany N. Brown, Ph.D.March 11, 2022
Cancer is a whole-body disease. It affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Undergoing testing, diagnosis, and treatment can cause intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, frustration, stress, and fear. Studies…
IBX Insights TeamFebruary 22, 2022
Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. It’s more and more common, and it has only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. This subject is often…
Dr. Nita ThingalayaFebruary 16, 2022
Tamar E. Chansky, PhD helps us reimagine resilience; maybe it’s not what we think. Let’s recognize and cultivate resilience in ourselves and others.
Dr. Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.January 26, 2022
Volunteering has known benefits for our mental and overall health. If volunteering seems impossible due to the pandemic, consider virtual volunteering.
IBX Insights TeamJanuary 14, 2022
Occupational therapists started using weighted blankets more than 20 years ago. They were first used to help children with anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. In 2010, weighted blankets started gaining…
Sarah BishopJanuary 10, 2022
It’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t depend on technology for everything. We use it to communicate, pay bills, socialize, and even view our health benefits information.…
Laura RiebenJanuary 7, 2022
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