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Sharine Forbes

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Sharine P. Forbes received a dual Bachelor of Arts in International Development Studies and History from UCLA. During her undergraduate years at UCLA, she conducted field research in rural Guatemala to investigate how the country's extreme poverty is linked to the health crisis that ravishes the region. Choosing to continue with her education, she successfully obtained her Master of Science in Gerontology from the University of Southern California (USC). While working towards her Masters degree, Sharine did research on an array of topics, which include but are not limited to, the brain and its role in depressive symptoms, and personality and its affects on health. Furthermore, Ms. Forbes held the position of Director of Programs at a non-profit organization in California. Due to her strong belief in optimal aging, she has developed a holistic program that invokes six different dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and purposeful.

Continuing to further her education and scope of the health care field Sharine is currently enrolled in Nursing School, where she plans to complete the Doctorate in
Nursing Practices.

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  • Sharine Forbes
    Sharine Forbes posted:
    I recommend the Mediterranean diet as a great way to eat healthy during the summer.
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gerontology:
    Older Adults' Posture May Predict Future Disability

    FRIDAY, April 19 (HealthDay News) -- The shape of an older person's spine may predict their future need for home assistance or admission to a nursing home, according to a new Japanese study.

    The findings appeared online recently in the Journals of Gerontology...Full Article

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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    Should I use a skin product that contains vitamin C?
    Using a topical cream that has vitamin C in it has proven to be beneficial in the production of...  Full Post
  • Sharine Forbes
    Sharine Forbes answered:
    Does vitamin C really work?
    Vitamin C has proven to be excellent in terms of helping the skin produce collagen as well as being...  Full Post
  • Sharine Forbes
    Sharine Forbes answered:
    What foods provide vitamin C?
    There are several fruits available that offer different quantities of vitamin C. Some of the ones I...  Full Post
  • Sharine Forbes
    Sharine Forbes answered:
    How can I add kiwi to my diet?
    Kiwi is both delicious and beneficial to one's health. Recent data highlights that kiwi has more...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    What are easy ways to eat more fruit?
    The easiest way to eat more fruits is to have them more readily available in your home. I often...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    Is the cost of nursing homes competitive?
    The cost of a nursing home can greatly vary depending on several different factors, for example,...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    How does sleep affect eating?
    Sleep can affect a variety of different things for example eating habits, overall mood and energy...  Full Post
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    How should I eat vegetables?
    I recommend eating vegetables raw or lightly steamed. Many times cooking a vegetable causes it to...  Full Post
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    How can I eat less when eating out?
    If you find yourself eating more food then you would like, then I would recommend having a light...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    Why should I have long-term care insurance?
    Long-term care insurance (LTCI) policies differ greatly on when services can be rendered and...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    Should I eat garlic regularly?
    Many people refrain from eating garlic in its pure form as it can cause bad breath. I recommend...  Full Post
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    Sharine Forbes answered:
    How is hospice care tailored to a person's needs?
    Hospice care is all about customization as the needs of every patient greatly differ. For example,...  Full Post