Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming part of our everyday lives, but learning to navigate them doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The goal isn’t to become a technology expert or keep up with every new development. It’s to use these tools in ways that make life easier, more productive, 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. I’ve discussed sarcopenia here before but it’s been a while 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 maintain changes in lifestyle habits over the long haul. Changing 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 that recognizes you are more than just your physical body. Read more…
As we age, caring for our brain becomes just as important as caring for our body. Brain health influences memory, focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, and overall quality of life. While some cognitive changes are a normal part of aging, significant decline is not inevitable. In fact, research consistently shows that Read more…
The saying here in Colorado is, “If you don’t like the weather here, stick around, it’ll change.” And it does change – I’ve experienced sunshine and warmth, rain, hail and snow – all in one day! Around this time, though, it is typically just plain hot. We do get rain Read more…
What if the key to a longer, healthier life was already being practiced in small pockets around the world? That’s exactly the case with Blue Zones—regions where people live significantly longer, healthier lives than the global average. First identified by National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner, Blue Zones include Okinawa (Japan), Read more…
When most of us think about health and longevity, we often focus on diet, exercise, and sleep. But there’s a lesser-known player that deserves just as much attention: your gut. Often called the “second brain,” the gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a vital role in everything Read more…
I have fortunately managed to escape Covid up until recently. Having never had it before I first thought it was just a bad cold but, after a few days, it was feeling like more than just a simple cold. I was really surprised when I tested positive but, when I Read more…
I was taken aback recently when I had a bone density test and my results showed a decrease in bone density. Although I was told it was slight, I was surprised because I typically eat a clean, healthy diet, eat foods regularly that are high in calcium, and have been Read more…