Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Having a sense of purpose in your life is linked to many positive mental and physical health outcomes, such as a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, better sleep, and decreased stress. Purpose also helps you feel more connected to and invested in the things that you do throughout the day, which can have a positive impact on your mental health. Purpose doesn’t have to be something grandiose; it can be something as simple as making your daily activities more meaningful. Purpose can be something as simple as cooking a meal for someone who can’t do it themselves, or cleaning your house or office with a systematic and methodical approach, making each task a small piece of art. Purpose can also be something that is a bit grander, like engaging in activism to help others, volunteering, or pursuing passions and hobbies.
In recent years, one of the most popular trends in fitness training has been High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, for short. (1) HIIT is a 100% effort training technique through rapid, intensive exercise bursts accompanied by brief, but at times active, periods of recovery. The total training session is usually between 15-30 minutes, keeping the…
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You know that feeling where your mind is thinking of 100 things at once? When you can’t stop the thoughts and jump from idea to idea, or worse, from worry to worry? When this happens it can make stress and anxiety worse. However, many people are turning to mindfulness meditation as a popular method to…
Working out in a gym provides an easy way to keep fit and for many, improves commitment to a fitness regime. However, have you ever considered with all that huffing and puffing going on, how good the air quality is at your gym? A recent study by the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that all…
Self-control helps you control your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an important personality trait that helps you navigate through life. In fact, according to a New Zealand study, having self-control as a child tends to produce healthier middle-aged adults. (1) Self-Controlled Children Study The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study followed 1,000 people from…
It can be hard being a parent during the best of times but with the lockdown happening, it can be even tougher. You have to juggle working from home or perhaps going to work. There are all the chores, meals, and having the kids around. It is hard to find time to unwind and relax….
Recently, a survey was conducted about houseplants and the pandemic. It seems like we are buying more houseplants to keep in our homes since the start of the pandemic. Could it be that we need something to take care of or are we “jazzing” up our Zoom backgrounds? Who knows but more and more of…
The Power of Music As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people are searching for things to brighten their day or to take their mind off of the news. According to a new study conducted by the British Academy of Sound Therapy, we should be turning on the music. Their research showed that it takes less…
Does ‘Redshirting’ Really Help Kids Excel? A Personal Note: Many of my patients and friends make the decision to slightly delay their child’s entry into kindergarten. Many believe their child needs the extra time to grow and mature before beginning the rigors of formal education. “Redshirting” – a name once reserved for college athletes delaying…
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