If you’ve gained weight during lock-down, don’t feel alone.  According to a new study out this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association adults under shelter-in-place orders gained more than half a pound every 10 days.  According to the research, not only did our eating patterns change, and did our gym workouts end, but we also lost the benefits of so-called humdrum physical activity that is part and parcel of daily living.  Leanne Redman, a professor of clinical physiology at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, at Louisiana State University “running to the subway or bus stop, or stopping...

Can we prevent or slow down dementia? What can we do to keep our brains healthy? Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon, and CNN's chief medical correspondent tells us how to do just that in his new book, “Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age.” This great read discusses the science of the brain and how we take action to stay sharp at any age. The book is an accessible and relatable conversation about the science behind dementia and the brain. The science is made clear and personal, offering an easy read of a very complex and important topic....

One Day at a Time! We can all agree that 2020 was a challenging year. We experienced a pandemic that turned the world upside down. We lost too many lives. We suffered through illness and isolation.  2020 also brought a reckoning with racial and social injustice. As a country, we faced the ugly truth of inequality.  This past year, we received the official confirmation that we are a divided country. A country polarized and hurting. However, we also found our resilience spirit.  Together, we discovered a renewed meaning of community and hope.  We embraced 2020 and tried to make the...

Allure magazine has joined AARP in supporting women at all ages to “bust the stigma of aging” and elevate the attitudes and position of all women. As part of the Anti-Aging Campaign to change the vernacular on aging, Allure cites 12 Myths About Women and Aging.   The magazine argues that gaps continue to exist among millennials, Gen Xers, and Boomers, there are fewer than traditionally suggested.  According to the study 64% of Millennials and Gen Xers, and 75% of Boomers believe in “healthy aging” according to the same study.  Importantly, these attitudes have a sizable impact on individuals and society...

Heart disease and stroke are preventable, yet they remain leading causes of death, disability, and health care spending in the US. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States. People who have serious heart conditions are also at  higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. However, a troubling trend is happening.  Did you know emergency department visits for cardiovascular disease have declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic? At least 1 in 5 expected emergency department visits for heart attack or stroke did not occur during the initial months of...