June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a topic that’s especially close to my heart. I began researching Alzheimer’s in 2021 and have since published several papers, including qualitative studies about family caregivers. Their stories deeply moved me, and continue to shape the work I do today.

To support those of you caring for loved ones with dementia, I’m sharing a few trusted resources.

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of delivering a keynote at the Stanford Alumni Healthy Living Retreat for Women in the Sierras. One of the themes I emphasized was this: We’re never too old to do hard things.

This message was reinforced when I listened to an Episode #177 of the podcast, Fit Strong Women Over 50, about Mary Newell, a now 74-year-old global marathoner who began running in her mid-50s.

As this Mother's Day approaches, I find myself thinking about how often my mother sacrificed her needs on so many occasions, for me and my twin sister, Sue, like the mother in “I Remember Mama.”

Discover how your brain stores memories of sugary, fatty foods—triggering powerful cravings even when you're not hungry. Learn the science behind junk food addiction and what you can do about it.

Discover how local or international travel can boost mental health, reduce loneliness, and keep your brain sharp as you age. Learn how older adults can benefit from real and virtual travel alike.

Explore the truth behind prebiotic sodas like Poppi and Olipop. Are they a genuine boost for your gut health or just another health trend? Learn about their ingredients, benefits, and what experts say.

Discover how fat cells retain a 'memory' of obesity, making sustained weight loss challenging. Learn about the science behind this phenomenon and strategies to overcome it.

Explore the hidden dangers of dietary supplements, including potential health risks and regulatory shortcomings. Learn how to choose safe supplements and when to consult healthcare professionals.

Stay informed about the latest food recalls affecting common grocery items like tuna and spinach. Understand the reasons behind these recalls and how to protect your household.

Delve into the Belle Gibson scandal, uncovering how false health claims can mislead the public. Learn the importance of evidence-based wellness information.

Discover how alcohol consumption affects your skin, leading to issues like dryness, redness, and premature aging. Learn tips to mitigate these effects.

Learn how short, frequent bouts of exercise—known as micro-exercise snacks—can significantly boost your health and fit seamlessly into your daily routine.

Understand orthorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. Recognize the signs and learn how to seek help.

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by analyzing selfies to predict biological age and potential health risks.

For many of us, the holiday season is a season of “too much,” including too much socializing with family, friends, and colleagues. This abundance of social activity can be exhausting, especially for introverts. Yet the opposite is also true: in the United States this holiday season, 1 in 3 people are lonely.

Have you heard of the “Hateful 8?” No, it’s not a new crime series on Netflix. The “Hateful 8” is used in the blogosphere to defame the eight types of seed oils: Canola, Corn, Cottonseed, Soy, Sunflower, Safflower, Grapeseed, and Rice Bran. Seed oils are being blamed for everything from obesity to heart disease to autoimmune disorders to diabetes, but this reputation is undeserved.

Thank you from my heart to the thousands of Wellness Wednesday participants, the exceptional thought leaders who contribute their wisdom in these sessions, and more than a dozen "promoting partners" who share Wellness Wednesday within their community.

We’ve heard the phrase, “sitting is the new smoking,” because prolonged sitting is associated with a host of negative health outcomes, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even increased mortality risk (1,2). But what about prolonged standing? According to a new study from Australia, prolonged standing presents health risks, too.

In a recent Wellness Wednesday on Bone Health and Muscle Loss, Dr. Nola Peacock shared three simple tests to assess strength and balance as we age, often used in the clinician’s office. I thought you might want to try these tests in the comfort of your home, so I teamed up with Erin Paruszewski, founder of Alkalign, to demonstrate them.

Do you remember your mom telling you, as a child, to "stand up straight?" It turns out that advice is crucial as we age because good posture can minimize the effects of osteoporosis and also reduce chronic pain.