We Are Better Together — No Seriously
Several years ago, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad of Brigham Young University boiled a heap of meaty research down to a simple finding: loneliness and a low level of social support present the same risk to our physical health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That’s right. While people facing cancer and other serious illnesses have long been advised to join support groups to bolster their emotional well-being, we now know that social support is also linked with improved physical health in the general population, such as lower mortality rates, lower risk of heart disease and stroke and decreased blood pressure and chronic pain.
13 Great Gifts Ideas for the Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient
It’s shocking to hear a close friend tell you she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. Caregivers and supportive friends and family are also impacted by the diagnosis. When breast cancer happens, it happens to everyone in our lives in one way or another. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “What can I get for my friend who’s about to start treatment?” There are so many great ideas, but we’ve got some favorites to share with you!