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The Aging Well Podcast
The Aging Well Podcast explores what it truly means to live well. Hosted by Dr. W. Jeffrey Armstrong, a PhD exercise physiologist, the show goes beyond traditional conversations about longevity to explore the science and philosophy of human flourishing. Through engaging conversations with experts, we examine the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social dimensions of well-being. Whether discussing exercise, nutrition, sleep, Purpose, resilience, relationships, or healthy aging…
Episodes
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Episode 155: Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Aging Well
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss a recent study published in the European Heart Journal titled "Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference…
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Episode 154: What is Anabolic Resistance and How Does It Affect… Aging Well?
Anabolic resistance, a phenomenon marked by reduced muscle protein synthesis and impaired muscle maintenance, is a significant concern in aging populations. In…
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Episode 153: When is the Best Time to Exercise to… Age Well?
In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the optimal times to exercise, the science behind circadian rhythms…
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Episode 152: Integrative and Functional Medicine for Aging Well w/ Dr. John Neustadt
Dr. Armstrong welcomes Dr. John Neustadt, a renowned Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and bestselling author of Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide…
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Episode 151: How to Read “Scientific” Articles
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss how to read scientific articles. They highlight the importance of accessing primary sources like…
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Episode 150: Aging Well with Purpose w/ Anna Hall (The Purpose Equation®)
This episode is dedicated to Dr. Armstrong’s father, William W. Armstrong, who passed on January 7, 2024. Bill Armstrong wrote and spoke often as a management…
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Episode 149: Omega-3 and Cortisol for Aging Well
In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the intricate connection between metabolic syndrome and brain health. They…
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Episode 148: Lifestyle and Habit Changes for Pain-Free Aging w/ Dr. Jason Won
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Dr. Jason Won, Doctor of Physical Therapy and CEO of the Pain Free Academy, to explore lifestyle and habit changes…
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Episode 147: The Mediterranean Diet and... Aging Well
The Mediterranean Diet has been widely studied and praised for its numerous health benefits, particularly for promoting heart health, brain health, and overall…
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Episode 146: The Pulse Cure--Wearables to Monitor Health and Aging Well w/ Dr. Torkil Færø
When you monitor heart rate variability:You learn about sleep and how the quality of it can be improved.You learn about stress and how you can find a…
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Episode 145: ED Drugs to Prevent Dementia?
A recent study in Neurology by Adesuyan and others, titled “Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors in Men With Erectile Dysfunction and the Risk of Alzheimer…
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Episode 144: But It IS About The Box--Women’s Health And Aging Well w/ Sam Moore
There is a notable paucity of research on women in sport and exercise science research. The gap is even greater for women in midlife and beyond. (See the…
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Episode 143: The Power of Social Connections in Healthy Aging w/ Noah Schnell
Studies have consistently shown that older adults with strong social connections tend to experience better mental health outcomes, including lower rates of…
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Episode 142: Overcoming Isolation and Loneliness for Aging Well w/ Arlene Schiff
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…
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Episode 141: The 'Power 9' Rule and Aging Well
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…
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Episode 140: Reimagining Senior Living Around Social Interaction w/ Sara Carbonell
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…
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Episode 139: How Exercise Beat COVID
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss an article, “Prepandemic Physical Activity and Risk of COVID-19 Diagnosis and Hospitalizations in…
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Episode 138: From Wheelchair to Weightlifting Podium and Aging Well w/ Kim Rahir
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…
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Episode 137: Finding Your 'Why Not' w/ Sandi Griffin Fitness
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong visits the participants in the 12-Week Transformation Challenge sponsored by Sandi Griffin Fitness (Colorado Springs, CO). It is…
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Episode 136: Living Life Passionately to Age Well w/ Eme McAnam
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…
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Episode 135: 12-Week Transformation Challenge at West Coast Strength, 2024
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…
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Episode 134: Never too Old to… Bike Across America w/ Erik Newsholme.
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…
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Episode 133: Defying the Norms—Maintaining Fitness to Be a Super Ager.
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…
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Episode 132: Using Peptides to Age Well w/ Dr. Suzanne Ferree
Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton interview the author of Counterclockwise: Using Peptides to Renew, Rejuvenate, and Rediscover, Dr. Suzanne J. Ferree.Dr. Ferree…
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Episode 131: How Many Exercises Should I Do to Age Well?
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…
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Episode 130: It is Never too Late to Pursue a Dream of Aging Well w/ Patricia Crisafulli
Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social well-centeredness are common topics on the Aging Well Podcast. We encourage reading and stimulating…
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Episode 129: Aging Well is a Lifestyle
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…
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Episode 128: Lifelong Learning w/ Chris McLeod (Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University)
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…
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Episode 127: Aging Well for Health, Vitality, and Joy with Ron Kastner
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…
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Episode 126: 13 Habits That May Be Keeping Your From Aging Well
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…
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Episode 125: Is Cardio the Answer for Losing Weight?
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…
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Episode 124:SPIES Like Us--Well-Centered Fitness for Aging Well
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…
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Episode 123: Managing Cortisol for Aging Well
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Cortisol is an important regulatory hormone…
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Episode 122: It is Never too Late to Build Muscle.
Some believe that it is simply too late for older adults to build muscle. On the Aging Well Podcast, we believe otherwise.A listener shared an article from the…
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Episode 121: The Practice of Grounding (Earthing) for Aging Well w/ Dr. Gaétan Chevalier
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Gaétan Chevalier, Director of the Earthing Institute.Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that…
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Episode 120: Use Your Head to Save Your Brain--Dementia Prevention w/ Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky
According to the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, dementia is not inevitable, and it is never too late to manage one’s health…
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Episode 119: Best Diets for 2024
US New & World Reports recently published their list of the “Best Diets for 2024.” In addition to their top three “Best Overall Diets”, the publication ranks…
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Episode 118: The Keys to a Pain-Free, Active Life w/ Dr. Alan Reznik
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton are joined by Dr. Alan Reznik to talk about the care and prevention of injuries of the extremities related to…
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Episode 117--Revisiting 2023 Resolutions for Aging Well
In Episodes 64 and 65, The Aging Well Podcast addressed "Resolutions for Aging Well." In this final episode of Season 2, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton wrap…
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Episode 116: Old Man Strong or... Aging Well?
What is the deal with ‘old man strength’ and why does Dr. Armstrong find it somewhat offensive?The concept of “old man strength” suggests that as men age, some…
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Episode 115: Food and Habits for Healthy Holidays with Sandi Griffin
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by (former) bodybuilder, fitness trainer, mother, and self-proclaimed foodie, Sandi Griffin. Listeners might recall…
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Episode 114: Adding Muscle Mass for... Aging Well.
On The Aging Well Podcast, we often discuss the importance of weight training (resistance training). In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss…
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Episode 113: Addressing the Obesity Crisis for… Aging Well.
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share their impressions of a Tedx talk by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. In the talk, titled “The Midlife Muscle Crisis…
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Episode 112: How Much Should I Weigh To Be Aging Well?
In the wake of the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us might be shocked to step on the scale. Weight is just a number, and we should not punish ourselves for…
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Episode 111: Laughter is the Best Medicine for... Aging Well.
Humor is a powerful tool that can help older adults navigate the challenges of aging, enhance their well-being, and continue to enjoy life to the fullest. It…
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Episode 110: So My Work Gave Me This Pamphlet....
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the content of a pamphlet Corbin received from his work's human resources department that discusses…
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Episode 109: "I'm on 2 diets. I wasn't getting enough food on one."
The title for this episode was inspired by a long-time friend of Dr. Armstrong and a listener of The Aging Well Podcast. In this episode, the hosts consider…
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Episode 108: Whole Milk for Aging Well?
Whole-fat dairy is bad for our health. Switch to skim milk or an alternative like almond milk. This is what we have been told for decades by nutritionists and…
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Episode 107: How Much Should You Train to Age Well?
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton address the question of training frequency--specifically, the frequency of weight training sessions to... age…
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Episode 106: ChatGPT's Exercise Prescription for Over 60
Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton asked ChatGPT to "devise an exercise plan for a 60-year-old male in good health." In this episode, they share the results and…
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Episode 105: 7 Muscle-Building Habits for Aging Well
We can lose a significant amount of muscle mass as we age. This leads to a decline in physical activity and function that negatively impacts one's health. In…
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Episode 104: The 10 Most Important Goals for Aging Well
Setting goals is important for successful aging. In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong review/critique a Men's Journal article titled: "The 10 Most…
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Episode 103: What Exercises Does ChatGPT Say We Should Be Doing?
Many of use AI to get information. The Aging Well Podcast will question ChatGPT from time to time. In this episode, Corbin and Dr. Armstrong ask the AI…
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Episode 102: Achieving Balance--Nurturing the Five Dimensions of Wellness for Aging Well
In this episode, Corbin and Dr. Armstrong discuss the five dimensions of wellness—what Dr. Armstrong refers to as “well-centered fitness.” The hosts discuss…
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Episode 101: Stoic Aging--Embracing Wisdom and Resilience in the Third Age
Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated in ancient Greece around the 3rd century BCE. It can offer a practical framework for living a…
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Episode 100: Quotes to Inspire Successful Aging
Sometimes, we need a little motivation to… age well. In this—our 100th—episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share their lists of “top 10 quotes for…
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Episode 99: Mindset and Split-Second Decision-Making for Aging Well w/ Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner
In this episode, Dr Armstrong interviews Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 25 years of clinical practice. Dr…
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Episode 98: Intersectionality and Making Meaning of Our Last Chapters w/ Dr. Margaret Manoogian (Part 3/3)
This is the final segment of a three-part interview with Dr. Margaret Manoogian. Dr. Manoogian is a professor in the Gerontology: Aging & Older Adulthood…
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Episode 97: The Role of Community and Policy on Aging Well w/ Dr. Margaret Manoogian (Part 2/3)
This is the second of a three-part interview with Dr. Margaret Manoogian. Dr. Manoogian is a professor in the Gerontology: Aging & Older Adulthood department…
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Episode 96: Intergenerational Transmission and Aging Well w/ Dr. Margaret Manoogian (Part 1/3)
This is the first of a three-part interview with Dr. Margaret Manoogian. Dr. Manoogian is a professor in the Gerontology: Aging & Older Adulthood department of…