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Why Hydration Matters as We Age: A Lesson from the Ballpark
Sitting in the stands at an Atlanta Braves baseball game during a hot Georgia afternoon, I didn’t feel well. My fitness watch showed my heart rate climbing over 100 beats per minute. That didn’t make sense…I was just sitting there. By the third inning and still feeling unwell, I asked my husband to get me…
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The Seven F’s of Aging Well: A Simple Framework for a Longer, Better Life
Last month, I wrote about the importance of staying strong so we can live well, especially as we mark meaningful birthday milestones. (You can find that post here.) After reading it, my friend and co‑author, Dr. Bob Murray, shared several additional insights that are well worth passing along. Longevity has become a cultural fascination, not…
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Weight Loss in the GLP-1 Era: What We Know, Who to Follow, and What to Read
I am frequently asked what I think about “Ozempic” and if I would recommend it. I am not a medical doctor, so I don’t recommend medications to people with chronic diseases. Obesity is a chronic disease; it is not a failure of willpower. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to managing weight and…
Chris and Bob use their expertise and education in nutrition and exercise to translate science into easy-to-digest bites to inform and enlighten readers on all things healthy aging. Chris, a nutrition professor emerita, a registered dietitian, and a gerontologist, and Bob, an exercise physiologist, researcher, and hydration expert, believe it is never too late to eat well, move well, and be well.
