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We spend decades focused on how long we might live, yet far less time thinking about how well we live along the way. Healthspan is not about avoiding aging or chasing youth, it is about preserving function, energy, meaning, and dignity over time. In this post, Dr. G introduces the HEALTH Framework, a practical, whole-person model for understanding and improving healthspan across the lifespan.

Aging doesn’t begin when we retire or notice our first wrinkle; it begins silently in our 30s and 40s. The choices we make in these decades — how we eat, sleep, move, and manage stress- shape our future health, strength, and independence. As Peter Attia reminds us in Outlive, longevity isn’t about reacting to disease later; it’s about building capacity now. The question is simple: what will you do today that your future self will thank you for?

Sleep Apnea and the Brain Most people associate sleep apnea with snoring or feeling tired during the day. But what many don’t realize is...

Cholesterol is more than a simple number on a lab report. In this post, we delve into what your cholesterol and inflammatory markers really mean, how they affect your heart and brain health, and why personalized, proactive care is crucial for aging well.

Urinary symptoms in older women? Beyond UTIs: When antibiotics help, when they harm, and what else might be causing your bladder symptoms.

Discover the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary sources, and tips for older adults to support heart, brain, and bone health!

Interrupting Negative thoughts, aging isn't just about the passage of time; its an opportunity for growth, adaptation, and fulfillment.

Hurricane Helene left Asheville in ruins, highlighting the need for disaster preparedness, especially for vulnerable older adults.

Discover how aging is a deeply individualized journey and learn how to adapt with personalized goals.

Embracing the Aging Process: Understanding health Expectations.

Discover the importance of magnesium, symptoms of deficiency, best food sources, and supplements in our comprehensive guide. #Magnesium #Hea

In my role as a geriatrician, encountering death is a frequent occurrence. I've witnessed numerous individuals navigating their grief and...

A common problem people with dementia face is incontinence, which means controlling bowel and bladder function. Incontinence increases...

Often caregivers are concerned that their loved one with dementia doesn't seem to care about things or has lost interest in daily...

Suppose you are a spouse or adult child of a loved one with dementia. In that case, you may be considering how to inform others about...

In this post you will learn about how a person is evaluated by a geriatric memory clinic.

This post will go over some common myths on aging.