Articles by Category - Healthy Aging

Win the Fight against Fat: Nix Refined Flour, Fast Food and Sugar

By Kathy Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CPT, CTA

I am not a big fan of diets with lists of forbidden foods. They usually instill a lot of guilt and don’t work in the long run. Instead, I promote adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy food choices that...

Though something we rarely like to think about, aging is a natural (and unavoidable) part of the life cycle. Our bodies go through many changes as we age, but taking the steps to maintain your health throughout every stage of life can play a significant role in helping you to...

Aging Skin

During our early adolescent and teenage years, most of us rarely think about our skin and the aging process that will one day affect the condition and appearance of our skin. However, after our early 20s, aging changes will begin to show up in the skin; changes which will...

Triathletes Discuss Fitness After Fifty

There is no debate among experts that regular exercise can improve overall health, and increase longevity. As the number of older Americans rises steadily and people live longer lives – it is estimated that by 2030, individuals aged 65 and older will represent 20% of the...

Fit after Fifty

By Kathy Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CPT, CTA

Life is a precious gift and most of us want to live each day to the fullest. Unfortunately, as we get older, suboptimal health and fitness can affect our quality of life by limiting our ability to do our favorite activities. Many...