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Inside the Brain-Heart Connection

Inside the Brain-Heart Connection: How Stress and Neuroinflammation Can Impact Cardiovascular Health

October 9, 2026

The mind and body may seem like two distinct entities, but emerging research shows a brain-heart connection that challenges that perception. Clinical evidence is mounting that cardiovascular health affects cognitive health, and that the brain and heart engage in a profound, intricate dialogue that influences healthspan, longevity, and overall well-being, suggesting that preventive efforts for one can translate to the other. As research in this area expands, scientists are uncovering information that could help boost healthy aging, allow for more personalized, tailored treatments, and ultimately reduce rates of dementia.

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Killing Us Softly (and Early): Chronic Stress and America’s Life Expectancy Crisis

November 12, 2023

Life expectancy is a key indicator of a nation’s health and well-being. However, despite having similar resources to other developed countries, life expectancy has seen a concerning decline in America. Most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals U.S. life expectancy has declined to 76.4 years, the shortest in nearly two decades.

When compared with other high-income countries, the United States falls short. Premature deaths have reached historically high rates, and the U.S. has among the highest maternal and infant mortality rates among its counterparts.

Physicians and public health experts have identified chronic stress as not just a significant contributing factor to this life expectancy crisis but also a societal epidemic.

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Sleep Deprivation: The Hidden Cause of Healthcare Professional Burnout

June 29, 2022

“Burnout is at a crisis level, made worse by COVID-19,” says sleep medicine specialist Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, MPH, quoted by MedPageToday.

Approximately 50% of healthcare professionals were already experiencing some form of burnout syndrome before the pandemic, which only worsened their professional and personal wellbeing. Per the Surgeon General Advisory issued on May 23, 2022, there is an urgent need to address the healthcare worker burnout crisis sweeping across the country. This is not only to support those currently struggling but also to prepare for the projected shortage of 3 million low-wage healthcare workers in the next five years. Continue reading →