Are you concerned about cognitive decline and the risk of dementia? You can take steps at any age to reduce your risk of both. This presentation with gerontologist Sally Duplantier explores the relationship between lifestyle choices, such as diet, movement, and sleep, in mitigating or promoting cognitive decline. We will also discuss emerging risk factors such as hearing loss, high blood pressure, and gum disease, which are increasingly linked to dementia. Walk away with a better understanding of how your daily habits reduce your risk of cognitive decline, including 1-2 practical steps you can take right away to keep your brain in optimal condition.

To live our best lives longer, staying mentally sharp is equally important as keeping physically strong. Unfortunately, dementia is a growing concern. This disease is projected to double every 20 years, reaching 65+ million by 2030 and 115+ million by 2050. Emerging research shows that lifestyle factors, including the foods we eat, can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. In this program, you will learn about the role that neuroprotective diets, like the MIND diet, play in helping maintain cognitive health. Discover how consuming a combination of 10 brain-healthy foods and minimizing 5 brain-healthy foods can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Walk away with a better understanding of how diet can reduce your risk of cognitive decline and practical ways to get started with brain-healthy eating.

Ah, sugar. We know it's not good for us, but we can't seem to stop eating it. In fact, most Americans consume about 60 pounds of added sugar a year!

Join us for an interactive and practical webinar to learn the biological, psychological, and social factors that make it so hard to stop eating sugar. We will discuss the current guidelines from the American Heart Association about acceptable levels of added sugar for generally good health, expose some surprising sources of added sugar, and explore three specific strategies you can use to reduce your sugar consumption. Walk away with a better understanding of why you crave sugar and 1-2 practical ways to eat less of it.

Adequate protein consumption is vital for our health, yet there is controversy in the scientific world on how much to eat. On one hand, the general American population consumes twice the amount of protein they need daily. On the other hand, older adults may not consume enough protein to maintain a healthy muscle mass. With all the varying research, what amount of protein do adults 55+ need? Join gerontologist Sally Duplantier for this evidence-based presentation on the dual role that protein and exercise play in maintaining muscle mass. Walk away with practical recommendations about how much protein to eat and when.

Chronic stress takes a toll on us mentally and physically. It is linked to a myriad of disorders, including cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and insomnia. However, chronic stress is also linked to poor metabolic health, including obesity, high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high triglyceride levels, and low HDL levels (the “good” cholesterol).

In this evidence-based webinar, you will learn how chronic stress can promote abdominal fat, make it hard to lose weight, negatively affect sleep, and affect appetite regulation. The good news is that proven techniques help break this vicious cycle by reducing stress, leading to more restful sleep and improved weight management. Walk away with a better understanding of how chronic stress affects metabolic health and sleep and what to do about it.

Join gerontologist Sally Duplantier to learn how to keep your immune system healthy based on scientific evidence, not just blogs or urban legends. Understand how the immune system changes as we age and what actions are especially important for older adults. We will examine trending immune remedies and discuss what science says about their efficacy. Separate fact from fiction regarding the link between a healthy immune system and diet, exercise, sleep, supplements, and stress. Walk away with 1-2 practical steps you can take right away to keep yourself healthier.

Who doesn’t want to look better and feel healthier?  This is true no matter what decade of life you are in.  The good news is that you can take steps to improve how you age at a cellular level. Cellular aging is associated with your biological age, which can be years younger or older than your chronological age, as measured by your birth date. 

Learn the latest scientific research about three aging and chronic disease biomarkers: systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and telomere length. Through practical insights and examples, discover how lifestyle factors like diet, movement, sleep, stress management, and attitudes about aging can slow the cellular aging process. Walk away with 1-2 actions you can start immediately to improve the way you age moving forward, no matter how old you are today.

Even though bone mass begins to decline in our 50s, lifestyle choices play a key role in maintaining bone density into later life. In this program with gerontologist Sally Duplantier, you will learn the important role of nutrition in preventing and treating osteoporosis. You will also “think beyond the calcium” and learn the variety of dietary components that are key to good bone health. Learn how to get these nutrients from plant sources (not just dairy) and the latest scientific research about calcium supplements. Walk away with 1-2 practical dietary tips to keep your bones healthy and strong as you age.

This presentation explores two diseases associated with aging: osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Through discussion and demonstration, you will learn how these diseases may be connected and how diet, exercise, and balance affect both. Get practical tips for everyday movements to improve strength and balance and learn the best way to fall (and get up!) if you take a tumble.

Proper sleep has been linked to a host of health benefits, including better memory, emotional regulation, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. Yet, getting to sleep and staying asleep can be challenging, especially as we age. In this presentation by gerontologist Sally Duplantier, we will explore how sleep changes as we age and why we are more prone to disorders like sleep apnea and frequent wakings. We’ll also discuss risk factors for poor sleep and 9 strategies for improving your sleep. Walk away with 1-2 practical steps you can take for a better night’s rest.

Diets abound today – as they have for decades – promising to help us in our quest for weight loss. The US weight loss market has grown to $72.7 billion, demonstrating what an appetite we have for something that will work. But what is fact vs. fiction, and when can diet advice be harmful to our well-being?  In an engaging, evidence-based presentation, Sally Duplantier will separate the nuggets of truth from the claims of popular diets including Keto, Intermittent Fasting and Mediterranean. You’ll walk away knowing the benefits and health risks of each, as well as 3 specific steps you can take for healthier eating tomorrow.

The gut microbiome is a colony of mostly healthy bacteria that resides in each of us. Emerging research shows these bacteria play a key role in a healthy immune system and are also associated with diseases such as obesity, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, cognitive decline, and a variety of cancers. Yet most of us don’t know much about gut health or what to do to improve it. In this evidence-based presentation, Sally Duplantier will share emerging research related to gut health. Learn the basics of how the microbiome works, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, and how to support your microbiome for better health outcomes.

It is quite apparent that our bodies change as we age—we can look in a mirror and notice that! However, it is less apparent what foods we should consume, and what we should avoid, to best support our changing bodies.

In this evidence-based presentation, Sally will explore key physiological changes associated with aging and provide recommendations for optimal cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. While its focus is on nutrition as we age, it is designed for anyone who wants to increase their healthspan (the number of years we are physically strong and mentally sharp). You will walk away with recommendations regarding nutrients and dietary patterns associated with healthy aging, as well as 1-2 dietary changes you can make today to improve your long-term health, no matter what your chronological age.

Chronic inflammation is a prolonged, harmful immune system response that persists over months or years, even without an immediate injury or infection. It is connected to almost every chronic disease in the world, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and dementia. In this practical and evidence-based webinar, you will learn what chronic inflammation is and how it differs from acute inflammation or the inflammation associated with arthritis. Learn seven strategies to reduce chronic inflammation and identify one practical change you can make this week.

We all experience occasional memory lapses, but how can we tell when these moments signal something more concerning? In this engaging presentation, gerontologist Sally Duplantier draws on practical case studies informed by the latest neuroscience research to help distinguish normal, age-related memory changes from the early warning signs of cognitive impairment. Explore the 10 key indicators that set Alzheimer’s disease apart from typical aging, and walk away with clear insights into when and how to take action if memory loss becomes a concern.