July Well-Being Tips

• Half of All U.S. Adults Are Lonely. So many, in fact, that the U.S. Surgeon General has recently declared loneliness an epidemic. If you can relate, join Preferred EAP Program Director, Carolyn Lamparella, EdS, LPC, as she presents a thoughtful and practical live webinar, “The Epidemic of Loneliness,” on August 17 at noon. While geared toward employers, this free webinar will offer insights on how to re-engage and think more inclusively.
• Getting to the Bottom of Burnout. In this talk, Liz Aguirre, MD, who completed her medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine, shares her own experience with burnout and her realization of its true source. She explains how she became more energized and productive, and how she achieved success while ending the burnout trap once and for all.
• Physician Chefs Make Life-Saving Cuisine. Taking what they know about health and medicine and applying it in their kitchens have produced great results for three physician-chefs. This Medscape article tells how Drs. Thomas Lo, Michelle Hauser, and Sunali Rudar have each been able to bridge the gap between knowing what is healthy and then following through with healthy behaviors. (Try making Greek zucchini fitters from Dr. Ruder, The Foodie Physician.)