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July 2019 Archive

What Do You Think Makes a Good and Fulfilling Life?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Susan Robinson

Harvard began a study in 1938 that is still ongoing.  It began with 724 volunteers with 60 of the original still participating.  After biometric tests, and brain scans and questionnaires, the clearest message that came from this study is good relationships keep us happier and healthier.  Period.

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Susan Robinson

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Susan Robinson is a program coordinator for "Thrive," and has been with the state employee wellness program since 2006. She earned a Bachelor’s in Fitness and Wellness Management and Master’s in Education from Southern Nazarene University and a Doctorate of Education in Health Promotion from Oklahoma State University. Her certifications include, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified Personnel Professional (CPP), and Certified Public Manager (CPM). She received a Governor’s Commendation for planning and implementing a state-wide immunization program for state employees and their families that began in 2013. Prior to her time with OMES, Susan worked and taught in higher education at universities in Oklahoma and Kansas. Her hobbies include exercising, singing in her church choir, and traveling.