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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…
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Happy Birthday to Me: How to Be Strong to Live Well
I had planned to write about GLP-1s, smart snacks for older adults, or omega-3s from non-seafood sources, but then this study popped up, “Muscular Strength and Mortality in Women Aged 63 to 99 Years.” The opening line in the discussion section caught my attention: “By 2050, women aged 75 years and older will be the…
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.
