Visceral Fat Is Not Your Friend
Do you know what surprises people the most when it comes to health in general and healthy aging, or a better menopause transition (and post menopause), which are the two areas I focus on in my work. That it’s the …
Aging better is an interactive process – How to reduce the risk of frailty
Do you think of aging as a slow and steady process or more like a speedy ride? You may remember that a while back I mentioned a study that showed humans go through two aging ‘dips’, using millions of data points …
Why alcohol is not your best friend
Every summer-end/fall I buy grapes that remind me of my childhood. Coronation grapes to be precise, though we had some green ones that tasted similar, minus the tang that comes with the purple skin. My family made wine from the …
Accepting our bodies as they change during perimenopause and beyond
Few things can be as humbling as the changes our bodies go through as we enter perimenopause. For most women that’s their early or mid 40s, though it can sometimes happen sooner or later than during the fourth decade (talk …
Intermittent fasting – A few things to consider
Over the last few years we got to see many studies and systematic reviews touting the benefits of intermittent fasting. A 2020 systematic review concluded that IF shows promise for treating obesity, which is a risk factor in cardiovascular disease, …
Exercise during menopause transition and beyond – Here’s why it matters
Have you ever thought it a bit cruel that at the stage in life when we need to move regularly and enough (this includes strength too), we’re often overwhelmed with life in general and find ourselves much eager to take …
Why you should not diet during menopause transition and beyond
If your body could ask for this one thing… You may know it already: don’t go on a diet during the menopause years. Whether you’re in menopause transition or in post-menopause, or not there yet, do not deprive your body …
Trends vs. you – What to follow, when to stop and why
Have you ever tried intermittent fasting? When I first read about it, it made sense. Put simply: you eat for part of the day, you take a break at night and intermittent fasting is making the distinction between eating and …
Aging versus Healthy Aging
Here’s something I hear often from people in their 50s and beyond I get to chat with: I never thought of aging being the way it is. Meaning: our bodies change in various ways as we age. And here’s something …
Type 2 diabetes is preventable – why stats, facts and science matter
Do you know anyone with prediabetes, diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes in the future? I do, and it’s not just a few isolated cases. And, sadly, the stats can morph that anecdotal evidence into facts. Also, what we …