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August 28, 2021

How Long Can You Work & The Mind-Heart Health Connection

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How Long Can You Work?

It may sound obvious: the longer than older Americans can continue working, the more money they\'ll have for a comfortable retirement. But how many older workers are capable of working longer? Gal Wettstein, PhD, Senior Research Economist at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, shares the findings of his recent report.

The Mind-Heart Health Connection

A top cardiologist says the mind-body connection is real--your thoughts can impact your heart health. Glenn N Levine, MD, Master Clinician and Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Chief of the cardiology section at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, both in Houston, led the creation of an American Heart Association Scientific Statement that examined why and how psychological health can positively or negatively impact a person\'s physical health, and risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

Another Tough Fall for Students AND Parents

It\'s not going to be a normal fall, as both students and parents must deal with the second school year of uncertainty and concerns connected to the pandemic. We\'ll get some wise parenting advice from Catherine Athans, PhD, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

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