The information is valuable for anyone navigating their own aging journey, and it's equally helpful for those with a parent, friend, or colleague who could benefit from learning more about staying active, connected, and energized. Whether the goal is boosting energy, protecting brain health, preventing injury, or simply feeling your best, you'll find tools and inspiration here to guide the way.

September is National Healthy Aging Month—a time to celebrate the gift of growing older while embracing habits that keep us strong, vibrant, and engaged. Healthy aging isn't just about adding years to life—it's about adding life to years.

Let’s face it—family life can be beautifully chaotic. Something always pulls us in different directions, from school schedules and sports practices to work meetings and meal prep. But amidst the hustle, there’s something powerful we can control: the everyday habits that help nourish our family’s health—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

From meal planning and snacking smarter to family movement and hydration, these habits aren’t about being perfect—they’re about being intentional.

Let’s focus less on food rules and more on feel-good routines that energize and empower everyone.

Hydration is more than just water when it comes to staying energized and focused during physical activity—it's also about electrolytes. These tiny charged particles are significant in keeping your body functioning at its best, especially during long or intense workouts or time spent outdoors in the heat.

By: Alix Landman, MPH, RD, LD

While electrolyte drinks can help you stay hydrated during prolonged activity, they're not always necessary or safe for everyone. If you have chronic kidney disease or take certain medications, such as ACE inhibitors or diuretics, check with your healthcare provider before using electrolyte products.

These changes may seem simple, but they can help restore your energy and lower stress levels, setting the tone for a more balanced season. Ready to reset your routine? Let's create a plan together.

When spring arrives, so do the ads for "quick-fix" reset programs promising instant weight loss, detoxification, or total body transformation.

In my practice, I use a "non-diet" approach to weight loss.

Helping clients learn (or re-learn) how to fuel and nourish their bodies while empowering them to enjoy food without guilt is where the magic happens! When these principles are understood and consistently applied, the body naturally follows suit, and weight loss becomes a by-product of a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

The word "diet" often brings images of bland food, deprivation, and a long list of rules. The truth is that deprivation diets don't work, at least not in the long term. Weight loss doesn't have to mean eating tasteless, bland food. 

• Sleep and Blood Sugar Regulation

• Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance

• Sleep and Hormones

• Sleep Disorders and Diabetes

• Poor sleep Increases the Risk of Complications

• The Role of Sleep in Weight Management

To improve sleep quality and better manage your blood sugar, consider these practical tips.

Valentine's Day is a perfect time to focus on relationships. While often associated with romance, it's also a day to celebrate connections with friends and family.

Healthy relationships are a source of happiness and a foundation for overall well-being.

Technological advances are making it easier than ever to tailor diets to individual needs.

Here are tried-and-true ways to improve diet, health, and wellness in 2025 that focus on sustainable, evidence-based practices rather than fleeting trends.

A holistic approach incorporating these strategies can help create a well-rounded plan to combat stress and promote overall well-being.

Incorporating these cortisol-reducing foods into your diet can significantly help manage stress and promote overall well-being.

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires a multifaceted approach, including making healthier food choices, staying active, and understanding how different factors impact blood sugar levels.

Managing diabetes begins with understanding how food impacts your blood sugar levels.