Healthy Aging

I could never stop at just one. A glass of wine was never enough. It was always two, sometimes three, and occasionally four. There were nights when an entire bottle disappeared before I even realized it. How did I get here? Drinking creeps up on us. It can start…

We’re told that success comes from pushing harder, being more disciplined, sticking to a rigid plan. But what if the real key to lasting health isn’t about force? What if it’s about meeting yourself where you are – working with your current reality instead of against it?

“Your eyes are the window to your soul” is a famous saying that has been attributed to Shakespeare, Leonardo DaVinci and the philosopher Cicero. Whatever the origins of this well-known quote, throughout history we have been aware that our eyes…

I believe there are many women out there that may believe once they have turned 60 there is no need to continue to preserve their health or keep up with personal care. Many of the people I talk to get to a point where so much has changed…

Has an injury or illness side-lined your mobility? Whether it’s a broken foot or a severe arthritis flare-up, when it is difficult to get out and about, life can grind to a halt…

Most of us associate aging with the physical signs of growing older, such as wrinkles, graying hair, and a slower pace, but aging is much more than outward appearances. It involves a series of complex biological processes known as the Hallmarks of Aging. These hallmarks represent the key mechanisms that drive the aging process. Before […]

Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults, and baby boomers are at especially high risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults aged 65 and over will experience a fall each year…

We all know that moderation is important, but sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between a real reason for changing your plan and an excuse that keeps you stuck. That’s where things get tricky. Here’s an example: You skip your morning workout…

Cold weather can have many adverse effects on health. For example, your metabolism has to work harder to keep warm. Your immunity can suffer, partly because of decreased blood flow and immune responses in the nose – your first line of defence against respiratory viruses…

I was listening to a podcast where the participants discussed lifestyle medicine in the 3rd age, and how what we do in our daily routine can either inhibit or enrich our life and health. This had a profound effect on me…