Instead Of Your Lifespan, Focus On Your Healthspan
September 19, 2018
The statistics are dazzling: In the past 100 years, there’s been a 30-year increase in life expectancy. That’s amazing, and significantly attributable to advances in hygiene and public health, as well as medical advances. But, as University of Illinois epidemiologist S. Jay Olshansky writes in a recent article in the Journal…
Happy Meal: Is It Time To Switch Back To Whole Milk And Real Eggs?
September 19, 2018
While some of us never abandoned our childhood meals, many have silently suffered at breakfast with skim milk and egg whites for way too many years. We’ve been told these dietary changes are necessary for a healthier way of life- yet somehow, we still pine away for that creamy whole milk….
By Any Stretch: Stretching Is Essential As You Age
September 13, 2018
Most of us know the feeling: occasional stiffness or tightness, especially when we first wake up or we’ve been sitting for a while. It can be awkward, painful and embarrassing to struggle to stand up or begin to walk and it’s certainly a reminder we’re getting older. One way to…
Use It Or Lose It: Exercise Is Essential For Maintaining Muscle Strength
September 6, 2018
You’ve probably already noticed it: Maybe you can’t open jars the way you used to or it’s becoming harder to lift those free weights at the gym. It’s no surprise that as we age we naturally lose some of our strength and muscle mass. And that can lead to a…
Chew On This: The Latest Evidence For The Mediterranean Diet
September 6, 2018
Even if it sounds like a broken record, you need to hear it again: You are what you eat. The types of food that are in your diet have a profound impact on your health, well-being, and longevity. And once again, the evidence points the way to the Mediterranean diet…
Sit Up And Listen: You Need To Keep Moving
August 30, 2018
If you’ve found yourself slowing down and sitting more often in your middle or later years, you’re not alone. According to new research out of the University of Texas, adults ages 38-50 become noticeably more inactive during these years, sliding into a more sedentary lifestyle that can wreak havoc on…