The Aging Well Podcast
Jeff Armstrong
The "Aging Well Podcast" is about, well...aging. It's for people of all ages who are interested in aging successfully. The topics include the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of wellness as they relate to living as well and as long as possible, as well as the financial, legal, and housing questions that everyone has about aging well. Do you have a question you want answered or topic you want discussed on the "Aging Well Podcast"? Send us an email to agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode at following link: Record a message
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Feb 18, 2024 • 49min
Episode 125: Is Cardio the Answer for Losing Weight?
To lose weight, you must be in a hypocaloric state (i.e., calories out must exceed calories in), correct? So, logic might tell us to “just do more cardio.” But is that the best advice?What role does cardio play in losing weight? Many people say that cardio exercise is essential to weight loss. Others are saying that cardio is not the answer. Confusing? It need not be.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss a balanced approach to losing weight by focusing on the goals and the ...
Feb 11, 2024 • 37min
Episode 124:SPIES Like Us--Well-Centered Fitness for Aging Well
Personal growth is a continuous journey. On The Aging Well Podcast, we refer to this as “well-centered fitness.”In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss well-centered fitness, specifically, the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social (SPIES) component of wellness. Included in the discussion are topics like “grattitude journaling” and a morning/daily ritual for being other-centered, well-centered, and for… aging well.Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic test...
Feb 8, 2024 • 41min
Episode 123: Managing Cortisol for Aging Well
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Cortisol is an important regulatory hormone. It is often referred to as the "stress hormone," but it is probably better labeled as the “readiness hormone.” Chronically elevated cortisol, however, is associated with a number for negative effects. Among these is the storage of fat, particularly around the abdominal area, which has implications for body composition and overall healt...
Feb 4, 2024 • 39min
Episode 122: It is Never too Late to Build Muscle.
Some believe that it is simply too late for older adults to build muscle. On the Aging Well Podcast, we believe otherwise.A listener shared an article from the Washington Post titled, “It’s never too late to lift weights: Older bodies can still build muscle.” It is based on a research study that concluded that 12 weeks of progressive whole-body resistance exercise training can effectively increase quadriceps cross-sectional area, whole-body and appendicular lean mass, and upper and lower body...
Jan 28, 2024 • 58min
Episode 121: The Practice of Grounding (Earthing) for Aging Well w/ Dr. Gaétan Chevalier
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Gaétan Chevalier, Director of the Earthing Institute.Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities such as walking barefoot, lying on the ground, swimming in the ocean, or using a variety of grounding devices that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth. The purported benefits include reduced inflammation, pain, and stress, better sleep, and then reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.Research on the ...
Jan 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Episode 120: Use Your Head to Save Your Brain--Dementia Prevention w/ Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky
According to the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, dementia is not inevitable, and it is never too late to manage one’s health. Twelve medical conditions and health behaviors have been identified that can significantly reduce the risk of all-cause-dementia. In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky. Dr. Mitch Clionsky is a board-certified neuropsychologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience in hospitals and outpatient s...
Jan 14, 2024 • 39min
Episode 119: Best Diets for 2024
US New & World Reports recently published their list of the “Best Diets for 2024.” In addition to their top three “Best Overall Diets”, the publication ranks the Best Weight-Loss Diets, the Best Fast Weight-Loss Diets, the Best Diets for Diabetics, the Best Heart-Healthy Diets, the Easiest Diets to Follow, the Best Diets for Bone and Joint Health, the Best Family-Friendly Diets, the Best Diets for Healthy Eating, the Best Plant-Based Diets, and the Best Diet Programs. Forty-three national...
Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 118: The Keys to a Pain-Free, Active Life w/ Dr. Alan Reznik
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Dr. Alan Reznik to talk about the care and prevention of injuries of the extremities related to an active lifestyle and, well,… aging.Dr. Reznik is a Board-Certified Orthopedic surgeon specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Connecticut Magazine has named him a “Top Doc” for more than two decades. He is also recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America....
Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 117--Revisiting 2023 Resolutions for Aging Well
In Episodes 64 and 65, The Aging Well Podcast addressed "Resolutions for Aging Well." In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton wrap up 2023 by reflecting on their resolutions and lists “Must have equipment” for a home gym. In addition, the hosts offer their Exercise Recommendations for Aging Well in 2024.We hope everyone aged well in 2023 will our listeners a very happy new year.Blessings and... age well!!Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% disco...
Dec 24, 2023 • 37min
Episode 116: Old Man Strong or... Aging Well?
What is the deal with ‘old man strength’ and why does Dr. Armstrong find it somewhat offensive?The concept of “old man strength” suggests that as men age, some may develop strength beyond what would be expected based solely on their muscle mass or apparent physical condition. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss “old men strength”, why some men (and we don’t ignore the women) possess it, and why it is important for… aging well.Check out the article in Men’s Health titled “...
