Joel Bobby

Sep 27, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Wynne Armand |Amit Shah |Alexandra Svokos |Joel Bobby

It’s clear that trees, flowers, and other plants are beautiful, but we also benefit from green spaces for health reasons. Here’s how. Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They muffle sound pollution and reduce air pollution, drawing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. When rain pours from the skies, trees decrease stormwater runoff, preventing flooding and soil erosion.

Sep 6, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Amit Shah |Alexandra Svokos |Joel Bobby |Christina Manian

While feeling lonely and maintaining health can seem like entirely different topics, researchers are learning the reality of the loneliness-health connection. Amit Shah of the Mayo Clinic explains. Up to 40% of older adults feel lonely. Loneliness can occur in all age groups, but people over the age of 60 have been shown to have higher incidences of both loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness is a feeling, while social isolation is something that can be measured.

Aug 30, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Alexandra Svokos |Joel Bobby |Christina Manian |Ella Vincent

Prescription costs for Medicare patients are coming under control. On Aug. 15, 2024, the federal government announced 10 Medicare negotiated drug prices. Here’s the list. After many months of closely watched negotiations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the list of negotiated prices for 10 drugs. This marks the first set of negotiations between Medicare and drug makers taking place as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022.

Aug 19, 2024 | boomermagazine.com | Joel Bobby |Christina Manian |Jackie Richter |Matthew Kadey

While mindfulness meditation can seem boring – not worth taking time out from life tasks or good times – the practice offers an abundance of mental and physical health benefits. Plus, it really doesn’t have to be hard or take much time! Joel Bobby, a licensed independent clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic Health System, explains. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Dec 8, 2023 | chicagotribune.com | Joel Bobby

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness meditation lately and how it can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. But I’m a bit skeptical and don’t really understand how sitting still and doing nothing can make such a big difference. I have a busy and active lifestyle, and the idea of spending time just focusing on my breath or thoughts sounds boring. Are there real benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can realistically fit into a fast-paced life like mine?