Dawn Brighid

Jun 16, 2021

Health Coach Tip - Keep Active Outdoors

Sure, it’s tempting to just put on a big sunhat, find a spot in the shade and lounge all day, but hey, the summer heat is no good excuse for a sedentary life. In fact, it’s the perfect time to get outside – the days are longer, work is (mostly) less hectic and (often) virtual, and weekends out-of-town are loaded with outdoor opportunities. Daily exercise is good for your body and your brain, so get out there and have some fun!

Hit the playground

Got kids? Play outside with them! It’s great quality time, fun for all, and gets your blood pumping. Set up a small soccer match, play volleyball on the beach, or simply play hide and seek in the backyard or park.

Get some beach action

At the beach? Go for a long swim, create the perfect beach HIIT routine, or take a walk with your favorite playlist and a big sunhat.

Learn something new

It is good for our body and brain to keep learning and trying new things, so why not challenge yourself to a new summer sport? Get outdoors, there are so many options: surfing, golfing, tennis, hula hooping, kayaking, baseball, handball, biking, frisbee… the list goes on.

Utilize the mornings

Summer mornings are the coolest part of the day. Get up early and go for a run or a bike ride. How about some outdoor yoga or a few strengthening exercises in the park before work?

Longevity Reading

Dr. Frank Lipman

Jan 22, 2024

6 Ways Your Biological Age Matters More than the Number of Candles on Your Cake

When we think about age, we should be thinking of it in terms of two numbers: your actual chronological age and what researchers and some forward-thinking clinicians are now calling “biological” age, which captures the differences in how our bodies change over time. The good news? Medical science is in the first stages of being able to measure the biological processes that underlie aging, and clinicians – myself included – who embrace “longevity medicine” and can use that information to tailor therapies and target lifestyle upgrades to slow that process down.

Healthy Aging

Dr. Frank Lipman

Mar 18, 2024

Unlocking Longevity: Delving into the Next 3 Hallmarks of Aging (Part 3)

In this four-part series on what scientists call “the hallmarks of aging,” the specific biochemical processes that are happening in your body every day, every second, which, taken together, take us from our physical peak in our twenties right on through to the end of our lives. The idea, as I explained, is “know your enemy,” as in, if we can identify what’s going on in the body, we can take steps to fight back against it, whether that’s healthy lifestyle choices now or, down the line, with the help of new treatments being studied in the lab today. My advice? Get familiar with the hallmarks – and what to do about them now – so you can get ahead of the aging process.

Healthy Aging

Dr. Frank Lipman

May 27, 2019

10 Ways To Protect Your Brain and Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay

Far too many of us these days have had some experience with friends or loved ones who are dealing with Alzheimer’s and it’s heart-breaking physical, emotional and mental impact. Though many of us witness the disease at arm’s length, it’s hard not to think about the frightening specter of Alzheimer’s possibly affecting our own brains someday.

Healthy Aging

Dr. Frank Lipman

Nov 15, 2021

7 Ways Tracking Your Heart Rate Variability Can Save Your Health

One often overlooked but extremely helpful health marker I encourage everyone to track is their heart rate variability or (HRV). Learning more about your HRV can give you a better picture of your cardiovascular fitness and your over-all resilience, as well as helping to steer you toward more health-supportive daily behaviors and lifestyle tweaks. Think of HRV as a sort of on-demand monitoring and feedback system for doing stuff that keeps you well.

Dr. Alexandra Davidson

Aug 11, 2023

The Secret to Longevity: The Gut Microbiome

Aging is a natural process, and while we cannot control time, there is a remarkable ecosystem within us—the gut microbiome—that might hold the key to aging gracefully.

Healthy Aging

Dr. Frank Lipman

Oct 19, 2020

4 Ways mTOR Influences How Well You Age

Aging – we’re all doing it, every second of every day. But, how well we do it – ideally with health, vitality and great-looking skin – is another question entirely. The good news is that many studies show that it’s never too late to embrace new habits and start enjoying the health benefits. In other words, it’s still possible to put the brakes on aging!

Healthy Aging