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.
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Jul 3, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 38: Sleep well. Age well.
"Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and our metabolism and chronic disease risk."--Erica Jansen*In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the importance of sleep, how we can improve our sleep, and how we can affect our performance--physically and mentally--by having a regular sleep-wake cycle, exercising, and improving our dietary and daily habits. *...
Jun 26, 2022 • 59min
Episode 37: Get Stronger to Live longer.
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss why weight training or resistance training is an important activity for those who want to age well. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
Jun 19, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 36: Redefining Health??
In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong discuss the results of the AARP-National Geographic "Second Half of Life Study" presented in the June 2022 issue of the AARP Bulletin. Join us as we consider the survey responses, how health is defined, and how it is being redefined across a cross-section of society.Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record yo...
Jun 12, 2022 • 53min
Episode 35: Who Should Consider Intermittent Fasting?
Many listeners might be trying to manage a healthy body composition and be confused by the options that are out there. One trend that is growing in popularity is intermittent fasting.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, the benefits, the science, and who should consider this dietary practice--especially with regard to, well, aging.Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the ...
Jun 5, 2022 • 40min
Episode 34: The Mediterranean Diet & Dementia
In this episode, Dr, Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the role of the Mediterranean diet in affecting cognitive decline and the risk of dementia.Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
May 29, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 33: Aging Well in Retirement w/John McGuire
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by his friend John McGuire to discuss how we can feel and be productive in retirement.Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast
May 22, 2022 • 45min
Episode 32-Hybrid Living
In episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider the relationship between driving a hybrid electric vehicle and aging well. Hybrid Living is a model for slowing our pace down and focusing on optimizing performance Spiritually, Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially. It encourages us to take advantage of "regenerative braking" and spend more time in "electric mode."Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Agin...
May 15, 2022 • 35min
Episode 31: The Simplicity of Fitness in Practice
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong discusses the basics of an exercise program--the components of fitness, the principles of adaptation, etc. When it comes to exercise, we don’t have time to waste on the ineffective or less effective. It is all about optimization--"opportunity costs." We make the most of the time we have for training by cutting the bull**** and focusing on what helps us most effectively achieve our goals. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered ...
May 8, 2022 • 8min
Episode 30: Lifestyle, Longevity, and Dementia
According to a recent article from MedpageToday: “A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with Alzheimer's dementia.According to the article, “An estimated 6.5 million adults in the U.S. have dementia. The national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias is an estimated $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer's Association. In addition, family members and friends contribute $271 billion more in unpaid care...
May 8, 2022 • 40min
Episode 29: What needs to change in your exercise(?)
It is not uncommon to see articles suggesting that your exercise changed when you hit 40 and 50 years of age. In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss needs to change (or not change) with your exercise as you get older and when should start exercising to age well. (Hint: it is never too late!)Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your ques...
