Lifestyle Medicine

We’re entering the time of year when you can grab a warm sweater, put on some comfortable walking shoes, and get outside to walk among the awe-inspiring fall leaves. Hopefully, most of the heat and humidity from the summer is behind us, and the cold and inclement weather hasn’t yet…

Not only are we in back-to-school territory now, but September is also recognized as Healthy Aging Month. As such, it’s a good time to review some of the expert recommendations and strategies, based upon the latest evidence, for how to keep yourself healthy as you get on in years. As…

For most of us, a perennial question is some version of, “What should I make/eat for lunch/dinner?” The advice on healthy eating can be overwhelming and even contradictory, and keeping track of labels and ingredients can turn meal prep into an obstacle course. Eating should in many ways be a…

Ossie Davis, the American actor and activist, who was married for more than 50 years to his wife, actress Ruby Dee, once said, “There is no secret to a long marriage – it’s hard work…It’s serious business, and certainly not for cowards.” There’s no doubt that the work of sustaining…

As we noted in an earlier post, exercise is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake for your heart health. And while you might think cardio exercise is the most important physical activity for heart health, it turns out that a combination of cardio, strength training, and even…

While there may be some who still insist that climate change isn’t real, no one can credibly deny that heat waves are becoming more persistent and more intense as time goes by. Even the CDC admits that “Climate projections indicate that extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense…