#HappyEarthDay ! #DidYouKnow that spending time outdoors is great for longevity? According to a 2023 study, people who have more exposure to greener landscapes live an average of 2.5 years longer than those who don’t. #DrGarySmall

#DrGarySmall featured in @Buzzfeed’s “Hope Is Not Lost: According To Experts, This Popular Hobby Is Wildly Beneficial For Your Brain As You Get Older” Link: buzzfeed.com/jillianwilson/…

Earthquake anxiety? Yes, it's real. I explain it in this CBS interview. mms.tveyes.com/MediaCenterPla…

'Most of us have much more control than we realize when it comes to #memory retention and brain health,' says Dr. Gary Small, MD, the chair of psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center. parade.com/health/best-ha… Hackensack Meridian #aging

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Why travel feels longer on the way home washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/03… Hackensack Meridian

In this BBC story, I note that when the social safety net is in place to provide healthcare, adequate housing, and community for our elders – not just savings vehicles like 401ks –retirees can stay sharp and thrive in their later years. #retirement bbc.com/worklife/artic…

Regarding conditions such as Alzheimer's, if you take a preventative health or DNA test, you need to be prepared for some undesirable results. 'Talk to your doctor about whether testing makes sense and listen to their explanation,” Dr. Small recommends. gq.com/story/genetics…

'Vitamins and supplements may be helpful, but a healthy lifestyle like regular exercise, healthy diet and stress management is critically important for protecting cognitive abilities as we age,' Dr. Small explains. parade.com/health/multivi… #vitamins #aging

Watch “Living with #bipolar Disorder with Maurice Benard and Dr. Gary Small” on #Vimeo vimeo.com/854812539 Maurice Benard Hackensack Meridian

While it might seem old-fashioned, regularly writing down your thoughts in a journal has some surprising health benefits – potentially boosting cognitive function and mood. Dr. Gary Small explains.

Engaging in creative art has a positive impact on cognitive health. People who spend time in crafts or painting have lower rates of memory decline associated with aging. foxnews.com/health/artist-… Hackensack Meridian #brainhealth

Happy to see the Giants' Darren Waller, who nearly died of an overdose years ago, join forces with Hackensack Meridian Health to urge those who have substance use disorder to get help and to encourage those in recovery. northjersey.com/story/news/hea… Hackensack Meridian

This article, which first published in 2022, recently ran again. In it, I say I generally dissuade people from getting tested--How to Know if You Have a Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s nytimes.com/2022/11/23/wel… Hackensack Meridian

A cardiac emergency sometimes leaves patients depressed and anxious. In this Parade Magazine story, I advise what not to say to someone who's experienced an attack, or who has been diagnosed with heart disease. parade.com/health/phrase-… Hackensack Meridian #mentalhealth #HeartHealth

Nursing Home Red Flags You Should Watch Out For - WTOP News ⁦Hackensack Meridian⁩ #nursinghomes #aging wtop.com/news/2023/11/n…

How to Be Smart: 16 Strategies for Boosting Your Brainpower #mentalhealth ⁦Hackensack Meridian⁩ rd.com/article/how-to…