Today, I thought we’d complement this 4th of July week by talking about your freedom to make choices about your health. Of course, the idea of protecting “choice” should apply to all aspects of [...]
Category: Longevity
Clinical trials exclude older adults to improve their outcomes
I often report on the over-abundance of poorly designed clinical trials and other medical research out there. Far too many rely on faulty assumptions, sloppy methodology, statistical [...]
How well are you aging?
A major study recently took an interesting approach in assessing worldwide health and aging. And unfortunately, the U.S. didn’t fare well. In fact, it turns out we are much worse off than even [...]
My favorite exercise slows aging by decades
I always recommend swimming as the single-best exercise for your health and longevity. It’s far better than running on a treadmill or on hard, artificial pavement. In fact, as you’ll hear in a [...]
Live longer while ignoring government warnings about “bad habits”
According to a very interesting new study, the key to living a long life has nothing to do with abiding by government-backed regulations — like giving up meat or alcohol. If you ask me, all this [...]
8 simple steps to defy the highest U.S. death rate in 100 years
Right before the holiday season started last November, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released some very grim statistics about rising mortality (death) rates in the U.S. In 2017, 2.8 [...]
Sensible strategies to reduce your fall risk
A few weeks ago at our editorial headquarters in Baltimore, they experienced a surprise, early snowfall. So, it’s a good time to talk a bit more about how to prevent falls and injuries in [...]
The expert-backed exercise target we can all live with
I hope you had the chance to take a nice walk after your Thanksgiving meal yesterday. And perhaps you even plan to get out and about again this weekend before the weather gets colder. As I often [...]
Avoid a dangerous fall with four simple safety tips
As the weather gets colder, you’re more likely to come upon an occasional slick sidewalk or step. And the last thing you want is to slip and hurt yourself. With that in mind, I’d like to share a [...]
Stay independent longer by getting more of this nutrient
A new study found that older adults who eat more of one key nutrient are 41 percent less likely to depend on assistance in performing basic, everyday tasks — such as carrying groceries and [...]
