A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility means that viruses can rapidly travel across the globe along with their human hosts. As an infectious diseases physician and researcher, I’ll be keeping […]
Getting out of a chair shouldn’t be a struggle. Yet for many older adults, simple everyday movements like this become increasingly difficult as our muscles break down and weaken with age, a process called sarcopenia. The consequences build quietly: trouble climbing stairs, more hospital visits and, eventually, losing the ability to live independently. The encouraging […]
The Boomers Today podcast is produced by Senior Care Authority, which helps seniors and their loved ones navigate what can be a bewildering array of care options, and make confident, informed decisions. The podcast features experts across a wide rang of aging and longevity topics, so David and Larry were excited to be guests and […]
Sharing the 150th Episode of the Be Well with Dr Michelle Greenwell Podcast with the Ann Smets Trilogy – Episode 1 — Spirituality Isn’t Woo, It’s Wiring What if healing doesn’t begin with fixing what feels broken—but with remembering who you truly are? In Episode 1 of our new podcast series, Healing Through Spirituality, Ann […]
Many people believe that memory loss, physical decline, and loss of independence are inevitable parts of aging. But what if that belief is wrong? In this first Growing Older Living Younger episode of 2026, Dr. Gillian Lockitch challenges the outdated narrative that aging automatically means decline. Drawing on decades of medical expertise, cutting-edge epigenetic science, […]
Every New Year, millions of people make resolutions, with the most common resolutions being health-related. Despite their popularity, up to 80 per cent of resolutions fail, mostly within a few weeks. As a result, many people make the same resolutions year after year. At the same time, resolutions can bring focus to an area that’s […]
For decades, wellness conversations have focused on what we can measure:nutrition plans, exercise routines, mental health strategies, sleep hygiene, and stress management. These are important.They matter.And yet—many people still feel like something is missing. You can eat well, move regularly, meditate daily, and still feel disconnected, depleted, or unclear about your direction. You can “do […]
The way we begin our day sets the tone for our thoughts, emotions, and energy. Morning movement helps: Regulate the nervous system Reduce anxiety and mental rumination Improve focus and emotional resilience Create a sense of agency and stability Unlike high‑intensity exercise, Tai Chi meets the body where it is—especially important during winter months when […]
Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn’t respond instantly and a GPS that always reflects where you were a second ago. To stay on course, you must constantly infer how to steer the wheel from outdated information. Our brains do exactly that every time we move: sensory signals reach the brain tens of […]
As we get older, taking care of our brain health becomes a priority. Cognitive wellness involves adopting habits that support mental clarity and function. From dietary choices to physical activity, many aspects of our daily life can influence our brain health. The goal is to incorporate practices that stimulate the brain and foster a supportive environment for mental function. […]
