As Baby Boomers navigate the journey of Aging, maintaining optimal Health becomes increasingly important. Whether you’re looking to support joint health, boost energy levels, or enhance cognitive function, understanding the right supplements can make a significant difference. Supplements are important for filling specific nutrient gaps in unbalanced diets or for people with deficiencies, certain medical conditions (like osteoporosis, celiac), or restricted diets, but are generally not necessary for healthy individuals with a balanced Diet, as food is the best source of nutrients. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the pros and cons of how supplements can affect our lives as we are aging.
Supplements are crucial when a person has a diagnosed nutrient deficiency. Older adults may benefit from supplemental B12 (due to potential absorption issues), calcium and vitamin D to support bone and nerve health. But for the average healthy person, the value of supplements is limited, and they should never replace a nutrient-dense diet. Whole foods provide a complex array of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other bioactive compounds that are not found in pills, and nutrients from food are often absorbed more effectively by the body. Supplements are best used as a complement to a healthy Lifestyle and diet, not a substitute.
What if the greatest threat to aging well isn’t decline—but stagnation?In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores a powerful metaphor from C. S. Lewis that challenges us to confront a difficult truth: we cannot remain who we are and still become who we are meant to be.Drawing from a Carpe Mome…
What if the greatest threat to aging well isn’t decline—but stagnation?In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores a powerful metaphor from C. S. Lewis that challenges us to confront a difficult …
What if the greatest threat to aging well isn’t decline—but stagnation?In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong explores a powerful metaphor from C. S. Lewis that challenges us to confront a difficult truth: we cannot remain who we are and still become who we are meant to be.Drawing from a Carpe Momento reflection, this conversation introduces the SPIES framework—Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness—as a model for true integration. Rather than chasing fame, optimization, or surface-level success, this episode reframes aging well as the courageous act of becoming…
Navigating Medicare can feel like wandering through a maze without a map. But don’t worry! I’m here to guide you through the ins and outs of Medicare Supplement plans. These plans can be a lifesaver, filling in the gaps left by Original Medicare. If you’re ready to understand your options and …
Navigating Medicare can feel like wandering through a maze without a map. But don’t worry! I’m here to guide you through the ins and outs of Medicare Supplement plans. These plans can be a lifesav…
Navigating Medicare can feel like wandering through a maze without a map. But don’t worry! I’m here to guide you through the ins and outs of Medicare Supplement plans. These plans can be a lifesaver, filling in the gaps left by Original Medicare. If you’re ready to understand your options and find the best fit for your health needs and budget, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison of Medicare Supplement plans and make this journey a little easier. What Are Medicare...
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: MAJOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURERS APPEAR TO DENY CARE FOR PROFIT: FEDERAL WATCHDOG. WORST OFFENDERS ARE: UNITED HEALTHCARE, HU…
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: MAJOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURERS APPEAR TO DENY CARE FOR PROFIT: FEDERAL WATCHDOG. WORST OFFENDERS ARE: UNITED HEALTHCARE, HUMANA & AETNA
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As America’s aging population grows, so does a quieter epidemic: loneliness. While medications are often the first response to depression and anxiety in older adults, many experts are asking whether the deeper issue is not simply chemistry — but disconnection.In this episode of The Aging Well Po…
As America’s aging population grows, so does a quieter epidemic: loneliness. While medications are often the first response to depression and anxiety in older adults, many experts are asking whether…
As America’s aging population grows, so does a quieter epidemic: loneliness. While medications are often the first response to depression and anxiety in older adults, many experts are asking whether the deeper issue is not simply chemistry — but disconnection.In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton sit down with Dr. Elisa Gil-Pires, Medical Director at Charles E. Smith Life Communities, to explore the relationship between social connection, mental health, and aging well. Drawing from her experience caring for more than 1,100 older adults, Dr. Gil-Pir…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. Tog…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with internation…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria? In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. Together, they dive deep beneath the surface of traditional medicine to explore how integrative, evidence-based approaches can truly revitalize your health. If you’ve been slamming methylated B vitamins for MTHFR mutations but still feel completely exhausted, this conversation is the missing piece of…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria?
In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. To…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria?
In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with internatio…
What if the secret to overcoming chronic fatigue, brain fog, and cellular aging lies within your mitochondria?
In this episode of The Better Life, host Dr. Mary Ann Pinkston sits down with international speaker, researcher, and cellular medicine expert Dr. Gordon Crozier from the Crozier Clinic. Together, they dive deep beneath the surface of traditional medicine to explore how integrative, evidence-based approaches can truly revitalize your health.
If you’ve been slamming methylated B vitamins for MTHFR mutations but still feel completely exhausted, this conversation is the missing piece …
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a2OEUI?si=FIpIEa2P_HH9zNzi).These movements are designed to build strength, power, and athletic perfo…
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a…
In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton critically examine the six foundational exercises recommended by Dane Miller of Garage Strength (https://youtu.be/4KNi3a2OEUI?si=FIpIEa2P_HH9zNzi).These movements are designed to build strength, power, and athletic performance—but how well do they translate to the goals of longevity and aging well?Dr. Armstrong and Corbin break down each of the “Big Six” exercises, exploring their benefits, limitations, and real-world applicability for the general population. They discuss where these movements align with evid…
Most of us think aging happens slowly in the background. Dr. Bill Andrews thinks we may be aging faster than we need to.Bill is a molecular biologist, founder of Sierra Sciences, and a longtime researcher in telomere and telomerase biology. He has spent most of his life asking whether aging itself c…
Most of us think aging happens slowly in the background. Dr. Bill Andrews thinks we may be aging faster than we need to.Bill is a molecular biologist, founder of Sierra Sciences, and a longtime resear…
Most of us think aging happens slowly in the background. Dr. Bill Andrews thinks we may be aging faster than we need to.Bill is a molecular biologist, founder of Sierra Sciences, and a longtime researcher in telomere and telomerase biology. He has spent most of his life asking whether aging itself can be slowed, reversed, or even cured.He is also an ultra runner. At 74, Bill still runs every day, has completed 100-mile races, and continues to test what the body may be capable of as the decades pass.This episode is a little different from a typical Ageless Athlete conversation. We talk about ru…
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did wrong.
Quote of the day: “Remain focused on the core problem, but explore a new line of att…
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did …
When people hear me talking about my healthy lifestyle now, they might assume I’ve always lived this way. But that’s not the case at all. So, in all transparency, I thought I’d share what I did wrong.
Quote of the day: “Remain focused on the core problem, but explore a new line of attack. Persistence is not just about effort, but also strategy. Don’t merely try harder, try differently.” James Clear
In fact, I truly believe that I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been, and that’s saying something because I’m 60 years old.
Looking back, I’m not sure I would have done…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content online is designed to grab your attention, sell you something, or make you feel like you're missin…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content onl…
Send us Fan MailInstagram can be a great source of inspiration—but it can also be one of the biggest obstacles to your fitness success. In this episode, I break down why so much fitness content online is designed to grab your attention, sell you something, or make you feel like you're missing a secret shortcut. We discuss: Why "secret fitness hacks" should raise red flags How supplements, courses, and products are often disguised as advice Why fitness influencers create complexity and confusion The problem with comparing your progress to curated social media content How…
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