I have always loved fall. Summer is winding down, routines return, schedules become more structured, and there is a new sense of focus for a lot of us. Vacations are over, school or work is starting back up, and there Read more…
When most people think about healthy aging, they focus on heart health or keeping their minds sharp. Yet one of the greatest threats to independence after age 60 often goes unnoticed: the gradual loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia. Read more…
If you could improve both the quality and length of your life, would you? The encouraging news is that the latest longevity research continues to reinforce a simple but powerful message: you don’t need expensive supplements or cutting-edge biohacking to Read more…
I’ve written about being a “lifelong learner” in the past. I wanted to revisit the idea because it seems like things are changing so rapidly these days, there is always more to know and learn. With the advent of artificial Read more…
I often speak about one of the four elements of wellbeing: Sleep, Food, Mood and Exercise. I’ve also discussed how these four areas interact and support each other. Understanding these interactions can play a major role in being able to Read more…
It’s graduation season here in Colorado and across the US. Several years ago, I spent some time working with high school seniors looking to clarify and set goals for college or who were considering taking a gap year before starting Read more…
Have you ever been felt down about something and had someone say to you ‘just think positive!’? I know I have. And here’s what immediately comes to mind: “Easy for you to say. You aren’t going through this!’ I think Read more…
Most people approach habit change from the outside in. They focus on what they want to do—exercise more, eat better, be more consistent. And for a while, motivation carries them. But eventually, it fades. Old patterns return. Not because they Read more…
I was talking to someone recently and mentioned the idea of “whole-being wellness.” I thought it was self-explanatory but the response I got was, “What does that even mean?” So here goes. Whole-being wellness is a holistic approach to health Read more…
Spring has arrived here in Colorado, although the weather has been quite unpredictable this winter. We had a lovely dinner the other night at an outdoor restaurant right as dusk was settling in and it made me think of what Read more…