Leucine is often celebrated as one of the most important nutrients for healthy aging. As a key amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis, leucine helps preserve strength, mobility, and independence — all critical factors for aging well.But emerging longevity research suggests the story may b…

Leucine is often celebrated as one of the most important nutrients for healthy aging. As a key amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis, leucine helps preserve strength, mobility, and independe…

Leucine is often celebrated as one of the most important nutrients for healthy aging. As a key amino acid involved in muscle protein synthesis, leucine helps preserve strength, mobility, and independence — all critical factors for aging well.But emerging longevity research suggests the story may be more complicated.In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton explore the “double-edged sword” of leucine. While leucine supports muscle maintenance and mitochondrial energy production, it also strongly activates the mTOR pathway — a biological growt…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator, and internationally recognized grief counselor, Tom has spent decades helping mourners, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and counselors be…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator, and internationally recognized grief counse…

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Thomas Attig, one of the most influential voices in modern grief studies. An applied philosopher, educator, and internationally recognized grief counselor, Tom has spent decades helping mourners, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and counselors better understand the grieving process. He is the author of several landmark books on bereavement, including How We Grieve: Relearning the World, The Heart of Grief, Catching Your Breath in Grief, and his latest collection, Seeking Wisdom in Death's Shadows: Collected Writings on How We Grieve.Drawing…

Modern food culture gives us access to almost anything at any time of year. But just because we can eat strawberries in winter or ultra-processed foods every season does not mean our biology evolved for it.Building off a recent conversation with Dr. John Douillard (Episode 403) that include the bene…

Modern food culture gives us access to almost anything at any time of year. But just because we can eat strawberries in winter or ultra-processed foods every season does not mean our biology evolved f…

Modern food culture gives us access to almost anything at any time of year. But just because we can eat strawberries in winter or ultra-processed foods every season does not mean our biology evolved for it.Building off a recent conversation with Dr. John Douillard (Episode 403) that include the benefits of seasonal eating and a previous Episode 404 on organ meats as a “multivitamin for carnivores,” Dr. Jeff Armstrong and cohost Corbin Bruton explore the forgotten wisdom of ancestral nutrition. Together, they discuss how humans historically ate according to seasonal rhythms, local environme…

What does it truly mean to help people age with dignity in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sit downs with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home and former Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for…

What does it truly mean to help people age with dignity in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sit downs with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, Pre…

What does it truly mean to help people age with dignity in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sit downs with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home and former Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Population Health at Mount Sinai Health System.Dr. Farber shares how innovative programs, emerging technologies, and person-centered care models are transforming the experience of aging for older adults and their families. From personalized music for individuals living with dementia to immersive vi…

Fatigue, brain fog, poor recovery, chronic inflammation, and many age-related diseases may appear unrelated on the surface — but what if they share a common biological root?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with research engineer, longevity advocate, and MyVit…

Fatigue, brain fog, poor recovery, chronic inflammation, and many age-related diseases may appear unrelated on the surface — but what if they share a common biological root?In this episode of The Ag…

Fatigue, brain fog, poor recovery, chronic inflammation, and many age-related diseases may appear unrelated on the surface — but what if they share a common biological root?In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sits down with research engineer, longevity advocate, and MyVitalC founder Chris Burres to explore the role of oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial function in the aging process.Chris explains how the body’s “cellular power plants” can shift from energy producers to contributors to accelerated aging, why not all antioxidants work the same, an…