Posts Tagged With ‘ healthy aging ’

We’re back with another live show from Austin, TX!  Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or any time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!  We’re starting the year 2024 off on the right foot!   Vietnam War veteran, Zen Buddhist monk, Founder of the Zaltho Foundation, and author, Claude AnShin Thomas, who has been on the show several times, joins us once again!  Claude will discuss creating peace within ourselves and our communities while the world is in chaos. Claude Anshin Thomaszaltho.org   And Dr. Mara with some words on finding... Continue Reading

Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts Originally Published on https://blog.insidetracker.com/ Continue Reading

2023 proved to be another inspiring season of the Longevity by Design podcast, produced by InsideTracker. In 2021, InsideTracker launched the podcast to connect listeners with the leading longevity scientists to answer the key question: how can we live a healthier, longer life?  As season three comes to a close, we recap the incredible conversations of 2023. Let’s dive into the seven topics on the science of healthspan discussed in 2023. Originally Published on https://blog.insidetracker.com/ Continue Reading

Happy New Year!  We’re back live with our first show of 2024!  And it’s another GREAT one!  Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!  Elder justice expert, Marie-Therese (MT) Connolly will join us from Washington, D.C., for a discussion on Ageism in the healthcare system, elder justice, and her new book, The Measure of Our Age. MT is a leading national expert on elder justice who was awarded a MacArthur “genius” grant for her work that has shaped policy, research, and practice for decades. She... Continue Reading

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay   Question: “What do you call someone who finishes at the bottom of their class in medical school?                      Answer: “Doctor.” ~ Joke by Anonymous Author (and gifted by my friend’s dad)   NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.                 Since my intention for 2024 is to increase awareness of ageism in healthcare, I’m going to start today, on the cusp of the New Year, with a very personal story that I think is important to make people aware of.  The Washington Post’s article that I came across... Continue Reading

Read Dr. Mara’s December 2023 Newsletter right HERE!     Now that we’re heading into the end of another year and preparing for a new one, it’s time to look back on 2023, in order to gain some perspective on this crazy year, in the rearview mirror. 2023 was filled with high highs, as well as low lows for many of us…and certainly, we can see that same pattern in the world at large. We have witnessed beauty, and we’ve experienced pain.  We each have our personal and unique stories to illustrate these highs and lows, while we also have many shared experiences as citizens of this world.Now,... Continue Reading

Image: Freepik Striking the Perfect Balance: Navigating Career, Personal Life, and Senior Care By Justin Black   Navigating the complexities of modern life requires a skillful balance between personal goals, career aspirations, and the responsibilities of senior care. This balancing act, while challenging, opens a pathway to a fulfilling life where each aspect is given its due regard. The strategies outlined here are designed to guide you through this multifaceted journey, ensuring you can thrive in your career, cherish personal moments, and provide compassionate care to your senior loved one,... Continue Reading

Missed the program?  It was great and you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Iowa Long-Term Care Ombudsman and former Iowa Congressional Candidate, Kim Weaver-Fritzche, returned to the show!  This time, Kim discussed the importance of advocating for our elderly loved-ones in Long-Term Care.  Kim and Dr. Mara had a discussion about the resources for family members and powerful ways to advocate. Looking for the right nursing home?  Kim advises to check out CMS Nursing Home Compare.  Specifically, look for turn-over (less is better) and... Continue Reading

Dr. Peter Attia, MD, has written an excellent book on how to keep ourselves from getting common chronic illnesses with aging. It’s Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity, which offers a clear strategy to avoid these illnesses. He refers to those which kill the majority of Americans as the Four Horsemen. They are heart disease, cancer, neurogenerative disease, and type 2 diabetes (and related metabolic dysfunction). He encourages the use of proactive tactics to keep us living well and longer in good health. It is not new to hear from a qualified medical expert that we need to prevent chronic... Continue Reading

You can hear tonight’s awesome show right here on podcast! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!  Christiana Egi, RN, geriatric and mental health specialist, dementia advocate, author, and owner/operator of Alexis Lodges in Toronto, returned to this show!  This time, Christiana brought us her latest children’s book about understanding a grandparent with dementia,  Unraveled.  In this illustrated book, Christiana Egi reveals how easy it is for loved ones to overlook the importance of their own health, when they are concerned and worried about a loved one, and how to take... Continue Reading