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Multigenerational Living Part 2: Students Aug. 23, 2024

Positive Aging

I just love it when I learn about an experiment that has turned out to be a win-win for everyone inv... Read More

Food and Mental Health Aug. 16, 2024

Nutrition News

We've all heard it — from our mothers, from our friends, from our doctors and dietitians ̵... Read More

Multigenerational Living Part 1: Families Aug. 16, 2024

Positive Aging

Ever since the 2008 Great Recession, large numbers of young people have chosen (or been forced becau... Read More

On a Fitness Journey for Physical and Spiritual Health Aug. 16, 2024

From the Desk of Dr. J

When my summer vacation began at the end of May, I decided to start a new journey of health and well... Read More

Whole Grains Versus Refined Aug. 09, 2024

Nutrition News

I often counsel patients that it's important to make the simple switch from refined grains to whole ... Read More

Voulez-Vous Help Your Brain? Aug. 09, 2024

Positive Aging

I live in South Florida, which is frequently referred to as the home of the silver tsunami. This phr... Read More

Getting Enough Fiber? Aug. 02, 2024

Nutrition News

A new study finds that American adults continue to fall short of their daily fiber needs. The study ... Read More

Bonus Benefits of Dance Aug. 02, 2024

Positive Aging

For those of us old enough to remember the popular TV program "American Bandstand," dancing has alwa... Read More

Despite Political Rhetoric, America Does Not Encourage Couples To Have Children Jul. 31, 2024

The Raffel Ticket

Iowa's Gov. Kim Reynolds recently stated there is "no cause more worthy than protecting innocent unb... Read More

Moving Away From Ultra-Processed Jul. 26, 2024

Nutrition News

You hear a lot about ultra-processed foods these days. They have become the new thing to avoid. But ... Read More

Are Your Finances in Order? Jul. 26, 2024

Positive Aging

My new personal hero is New York Times science writer John Schwartz, but the reason I admire him so ... Read More

Healthier To Go Jul. 19, 2024

Nutrition News

Do the words "healthy" and "takeout" even belong together? They can. Like everything else concerning... Read More

Can a Broken Heart Kill You? Jul. 19, 2024

Positive Aging

I had never heard of what is officially labeled "broken heart syndrome" until a friend of mine colla... Read More

Mighty Magnesium Jul. 12, 2024

Nutrition News

I'm often asked if you need to take a particular supplement. Magnesium seems to be especially popula... Read More

Life Reimagined Jul. 12, 2024

Positive Aging

Wouldn't it be nice to think of getting older as exhilarating rather than terrifying? Learning to ac... Read More

Added Versus Natural Sugars Jul. 05, 2024

Nutrition News

If there's a new villain in town, it's sugar. That's because a little goes a long way, but too much ... Read More

Genius Foods Jul. 05, 2024

Positive Aging

It's no secret that when I come across an amazing book, I feel compelled to sing its praises to anyo... Read More

Heart Health Jun. 28, 2024

Nutrition News

It seems counterproductive to lower your cholesterol (a fat) by eating healthy fats (omega-3 and mon... Read More

Forget Downsizing Jun. 28, 2024

Positive Aging

For many of my baby boomer peers, the most-dreaded activity on the horizon is the possibility of bei... Read More

Grilling Safely Jun. 21, 2024

Nutrition News

Many of us keep our grill handy all year long, but we typically use it more in the summer months. As... Read More