Aging Well Podcast

Studies have consistently shown that older adults with strong social connections tend to experience better mental health outcomes, including lower rates of depression and anxiety. Having a supportive social network can provide a sense of belonging and purpose, which are crucial for maintaining emotional well-being.In a special episode of the Aging Well Podcast, it is the host who is being interviewed. Dr Armstrong is joined by one of his Exercise Science students from Western Oregon University, Noah Schnell to discuss the power of social connections for... aging well.Links: Social ConnectednessLoneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviewsAlzheimer's Disease Facts and FiguresMental health of older adultsAging Well Socially through Engagement with Life: Adapting Rowe and Kahn's Model of Successful Aging to Chinese Cultural ContextHuman Relationships and Healthy AgingSupport the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Arlene Schiff. Arlene is the Education Director at Elderwerks, a complimentary, not-for-profit, person-centered organization located in Palatine, Illinois. Elderwerks offers older adults, seniors, caregivers, and families information, referrals, and guidance for all types of senior housing, care, benefits, and services. The mission of Elderwerks is: “To provide senior living coordination, advocacy, and education to older adults, seniors, and families by offering information, referrals and guidance needed to make appropriate decisions regarding senior living, home care, benefits, and supportive services. This includes education on senior topics for community members and professionals. The guidance we provide helps seniors stay home well or transition successfully into a new senior living opportunity.”Arlene joins Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton to discuss strategies to combat social isolation and loneliness to… age well.Article Links:“Loneliness Is Plaguing Americans in 2024: Poll” “New APA Poll: One in Three Americans Feels Lonely Every Week” Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the ‘Power 9’ and what they mean for… aging well.The Power 9 are nine things that the five places that have the highest proportions of people who reach 100 have in common. These are* move naturally, say yes to happy hour, take time to downshift, give your diet a plant shift, find your crew, abide by the 80% Rule, put your loved ones first, find a place you belong, and know your why.*Links:“The Longest Living People in the World All Abide by the ‘Power 9’ Rule”“I talked to 263 of the world’s longest-living people—their 9 ‘non-negotiables’ for a long, happy life”Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Sara Carbonell, Director of Marketing and Sales at Amblebrook, for an in-depth conversation that dives further into the community’s pioneering efforts to foster connection and longevity for its aging residents.Amblebrook is a 779-acre, 55+ active adult living, community located in the idyllic and historic countryside in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Knowing the vital role that community and friendship can have in aging adults, Chicago-based Crown Community Development made the deliberate decision to design Amblebrook’s entire structure around social connection.Listen in as we discuss this novel approach to 55+ living and the importance of keeping socially connected to… age well.Learn more about Amblebrook at https://amblebrookgettysburg.com/Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss an article, “Prepandemic Physical Activity and Risk of COVID-19 Diagnosis and Hospitalizations in Older Adults”, published February 13, 2024 by Muñoz-Vergara and others in JAMA Network Online and the role of exercise, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body composition on mitigating the risk of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and illness, in general, to… age well. Support the Show.Have 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

Kim Rahir is a journalist turned health coach and weightlifting competitor. Kim’s story is more than about becoming a competitive weightlifter later in life. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton talk with Kim about her journey, resiliency, her experience with Guillain-Barre syndrome and multiple sclerosis, empowering women through heavy lifting, and muscling out of adversity to… age well.Learn more about Kim Rahir and her accomplishments at: https://kimrahir.com/or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong visits the participants in the 12-Week Transformation Challenge sponsored by Sandi Griffin Fitness (Colorado Springs, CO). It is always a treat to engage with this group of motivated exercisers.Most everyone knows their "why" for exercising. The "why", however, doesn't always get us to our goals. Knowing our "why nots"--our obstacles and excuses--helps us zero in on the behaviors that are limiting our performance. Want to age well? What is your "why not"?Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Eme McAnam, author of the critically-acclaimed senior romance novel, Freefalling. Eme is living a rich and fulfilling life. In her years, she has worn many hats. She certified fitness instructors, was a financial advisor, ran an assisted living facility, and even had a song on The Top 100 Country Billboard chart. The hosts and their guest discuss life, Purpose, grattitude, and the role of passion and romance in living a fulfilling life and… aging well.Learn more about Eme McAnum and her art at:emespirit.com#EmeSpiritListen to “Fly Away” Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong visits with former student and owner of West Coast Strength Gym in West Salem, OR to address the participants in the 2024 12-Week Transformation Challenge to talk about diet, exercise, and, of course, ...aging well.(The audio quality is a bit poor in parts due to technical difficulties. Our apologies in advance. The content is all good, though!)Support the Show.Have 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

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton interview Erik Newsholme, the 2021 Men's overall winner of the Race Across America, the world's toughest bicycle race. Erik is the first American to win the men's division since 2003 and the oldest person to ever win. His official time to cross the country, 3,037 miles, was 11 days 19 hours, 28 minutes. He did this at 56 years of age., proving it is never too late to do something (extra)ordinary. It is never too late to push the limits and… aging well. Support the Show.Have 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

If one looks at the normative data for physical fitness, one will see that the expectation would appear that one should see declining performance as one ages. On the Aging Well Podcast, we challenge this idea. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the importance of achieving and maintaining a level of performance that will allow one to maintain a moderate to high level of performance, setting the standard of high function earlier rather than later to... age well.Support the Show.Have 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

Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton interview the author of Counterclockwise: Using Peptides to Renew, Rejuvenate, and Rediscover, Dr. Suzanne J. Ferree.Dr. Ferree is the senior physician at Vine Medical Associates, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is double board certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.Dr. Ferree uses bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy, neural therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat patients with endocrine, mitochondrial, infectious, autoimmune, and neurodegenerative diseases. Listen in as we learn about peptides, peptide therapy, and how peptides might help us to… age well.Additional Links:InstagramYouTubeSupport the Show.Have 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

A question that is often asked is “How many exercises should I do in my work out?” This is a question addressed in a recent article in Men’s Health. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider this question as it relates to the health- and neuromotor skill-related components of physical fitness according to one’s goals, to the time one is willing and able to commit to exercise, and, of course, to… aging well. Support the Show.Have 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

Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social well-centeredness are common topics on the Aging Well Podcast. We encourage reading and stimulating the mind for… aging well.In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton interview New York Times bestselling author and founder of Faith, Hope, and Fiction, Patricia Crisafulli. Tricia received a Master of Fine Arts degree at the age of 52 from Northwestern University, where she received the Distinguished Thesis Award in Creating Writing. She recently launched the latest book in her Ohnita Harbor Mystery Series with The Secrets of Still Water Chasm and inspires others to pursuing their true passion and proves that it's never too late to follow your dreams and… age well.Links to:faithhopeandfiction.com“I’m too Old for This Sh*t”Support the Show.Have 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

On The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton have interviewed quite a few interesting guests. In this episode, the hosts reflect on what they have gained from these episodes and, more specifically, how aging well requires a proactive rather than reactive approach. With proactive aging every decision and every action or inaction comes at a cost to our health and well-being. Aging well is, indeed, a lifestyle.Support the Show.Have 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

Intellectual wellness is a key component to what we refer to as well-centered fitness and… aging well. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University and the other 125 institutions founded by the Bernard Osher Foundation seek to “engage the minds, elevate the spirits and foster the well-being of its members through numerous educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activity.”In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Chris McLeod, director of OLLI at Duke University, to discuss OLLI, lifelong learning, and the role they play in… aging well.Links:Osher National Resource CenterOLLI at Duke UniversitySupport the Show.Have 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

A Life Yet to Live: Finding Health, Vitality, and Joy after 60 (Hansbury Press) is a book that shares one man’s journey to enhance his longevity and to… age well. Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by the author, Ron Kastner, to discuss his practices and the wisdom he has gained on this journey.In the book, Ron discussed his approach to setting goals for practice and training according to seven categories. These categories are power, fuel or nutrition, movement, motion, and flexibility, balance, alignment, and posture, recovery, renewal, and inspiration, clarity, and metrics, diagnosis, healing, and support. In this episode, we discuss these and his deep dive into physical and spiritual health and… aging well.Learn more about Ron Kastner and his journey at www.RonKastner.com.Support the Show.Have 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

We have addressed the importance of maintaining muscle mass for aging well in previous episodes. This is the focus of the article, “13 Habits That Hurt Your Chances of Gaining Lean Muscle Mass.” In this episode Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton extend the discussion to “13 Habits That Hurt Your Chances of… aging well." (So, technically, we discuss 14 habits, but who's counting?)Support the Show.Have 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

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 exercise continuum for… aging well. Support the Show.Have 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

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.Support the Show.Have 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