In this blog, I share a wonderful poem called "I Am Enough--A Poem About Worthiness" by Jennifer Healy.

This past week, Newsweek published an interesting article that posed the question: if 10,000 steps a day are good, are 20,000 steps a day better? The answer may surprise you.

This is a poem we heard in my Wednesday meditation class. It resonated with me, and I hope you enjoy it.

As part of my research for a presentation I share on Sleep & Insomnia, I came across a fascinating study published in 2024 that found sleep regularity is more important than sleep duration in predicting all-cause mortality.

Exercise is an established way to keep blood pressure in check, but a study published in 2023 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine sheds new light on the types of exercise that are most effective.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have been in the news lately because of the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin due to a UTI that developed after prostate cancer surgery. This hospitalization has spotlighted a common condition that can escalate quickly, especially among older individuals.

A study published December 26th in JAMA Network Open (1) suggests that individuals over 50 living alone may mitigate verbal cognition decline by owning a pet. The research, conducted by Dr. Ciyong Lu, Professor of Epidemiology and Medical Science, indicates that pet ownership could counteract the cognitive effects of living alone, particularly in terms of word recall and understanding.

A new study published last week in JAMA Open Network (1) suggests that adopting a vegan diet for just eight weeks can lead to significant health improvements, particularly in cardiovascular health. The research, led by Dr. Christopher Gardner, a research professor of medicine at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, involved 22 pairs of genetically identical twins.

As the days get shorter and temperatures colder here in the US, it’s normal to be a little grumpy. After all, who likes getting up in the dark or seeing daylight fade by 5 pm? However, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than having the winter blues—it is a form of depression linked to seasonal changes.

A key trait of SuperAgers is engagement in new learning, especially related to something novel and challenging over a sustained period of time.

If you do a Google search on “boost the immune system,” you’ll find nearly 200 pages of entries. So what role do booster shots, specifically the COVID-19 booster, play in protecting our immune health?

In the realm of dementia care, where memories can slip through the cracks of time, a unique initiative called The Dinner Party has emerged. It sheds light on the remarkable power of food to ignite recollections and enrich the lives of individuals with cognitive impairments.

Did you ever wonder how and why the RDAs — or Recommended Dietary Allowances — were established?

In a recent Wellness Wednesday, I teamed up with certified personal trainer, Karen Brownlee, to share the important role that balance plays in healthy aging. Balance has a powerful, positive effect on brain health and mitigates risks associated with many diseases, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and even heart disease.

As many of you know, I LOVE to read! I can always be happy with a book. Here are a few suggestions for this summer.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news this summer as everyone is firing up the grill, but I want to share a few facts about AGEs (advanced glycation products in foods).

Paul Simon wrote in the song, Old Friends: "How terribly strange to be 70." Having just turned 70 years old, I beg to differ with Paul Simon.

In recognition of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, I wanted to share these resources.

This Mother’s Day, I want to acknowledge the very special relationship between mothers with Alzheimer’s disease, and the daughters who care for them. This relationship has been a focus of my graduate research at Indiana University.

There is no shortage of advice about foods to avoid in the fight against inflammation. A Google Search on the term “foods that fight inflammation” yields 485 million results! Note that many of these are blogs and are not supported by scientific evidence.