Tag Archives: Social

Why Social Determinants of Health raise the question, ‘Now What?’

From Hippocrates to Doogie Howser, physicians both real and fictional have understood that improving the health of their patients requires an inquiry deeper than the sciences of physical medicine. Great physicians look beyond the physical variables to a person’s social context—the state of their housing, food, transportation, family life and other matters that contribute to… Read More: Why Social Determinants of Health raise the question, ‘Now What?’ »

Medical News Today: Social media photo overkill may boost narcissism

A recent study reveals that an increase in narcissistic traits may be an unwanted result of sharing images, including selfies, “excessively” on social media. A new study unearths a potential risk of posting pictures. The findings, which appear in The Open Psychology Journal, show that participants who posted large numbers of photos and selfies on… Read More: Medical News Today: Social media photo overkill may boost narcissism »

Community Choirs Can Be Social Salvation for Seniors

Print this page FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018 — Belonging to a community choir may be the best weapon against loneliness for seniors, a new study suggests. Researchers created community choirs for nearly 400 English- and Spanish-speaking participants at 12 senior centers in San Francisco. The choirs were led by professional choir directors and accompanists. The… Read More: Community Choirs Can Be Social Salvation for Seniors »