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 d ..read more

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-negoti ..read more

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 s ..read more

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 discus ..read more

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 Po ..read more

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 #EmeSpirit Listen to ..read more

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 A ..read more

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 u ..read more

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 m ..read more

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 yo ..read more