Longevity. What longevity IS: healthy aging, quality of life, vitality. What it’s NOT: living forever, specific age, never aging. Here’s an interesting nugget. About 20% of longevity is determined by genetics. This means that about 80% is due to outside influences such as lifestyle and environmental factors. Here’s a...
Today I bring you some happy news about fat. (It’s okay to cheer about this.) Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat that is good for you to consume. Experts agree that it may be the healthiest oil on the planet! Especially extra virgin olive oil. Extra...
(The following article was written for the November 2018 issue of Get Healthy magazine, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Alzheimer's disease. It's a subject that hits close to home. My mom died of it at age 86 after what was about 20 years of progressive...
The age-old question I hear is this, “What is the best diet for me?” Although some people have food sensitivities or allergies, there is a way of eating that works well for brain health, cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, and overall good health for a majority of...
Healthy aging. It almost sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? Is this even possible? The simple answer is, YES! There are numerous ways we can maintain good health as the years add up. I know this will surprise you—they all involve lifestyle! First of all, the younger...