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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 35: Who Should Consider Intermittent Fasting?
Many listeners might be trying to manage a healthy body composition and be confused by the options that are out there. One trend that is growing in popularity…
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Episode 34: The Mediterranean Diet & Dementia
In this episode, Dr, Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the role of the Mediterranean diet in affecting cognitive decline and the risk of dementia.Send us a…
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Episode 33: Aging Well in Retirement w/John McGuire
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by his friend John McGuire to discuss how we can feel and be productive in retirement.Send us a text Support the…
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Episode 32-Hybrid Living
In episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton consider the relationship between driving a hybrid electric vehicle and aging well. Hybrid Living is a model for…
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Episode 31: The Simplicity of Fitness in Practice
In this episode, Dr. Armstrong discusses the basics of an exercise program--the components of fitness, the principles of adaptation, etc. When it comes to…
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Episode 30: Lifestyle, Longevity, and Dementia
According to a recent article from MedpageToday: “A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with…
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Episode 29: What needs to change in your exercise(?)
It is not uncommon to see articles suggesting that your exercise changed when you hit 40 and 50 years of age. In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton…
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Episode 28: The Art and Science of Exercise w/ Sandi Griffin
In this episode, we share a keynote presentation Dr. Armstrong gave on April 14, 2022 to the participants in Sandi Griffin Fitness's 12-week Challenge. Join us…
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Episode 27: Fall Prevention and Core Control w/ the residents at Dallas Retirement Village
In this episode, I visit the residents of the Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, Oregon (Thank you, Tiffany Garcia) to speak about Fall Prevention & Core…
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Episode 26: We Age Because We Stop Exercising
“We don’t stop exercising because we grow old. We grow old because we stop exercising.—Kenneth Cooper In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton…
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Episode 25: Energy Follows Thoughts
Willie Nelson turns 89 on April 29th. He releases a new album titled A Beautiful Time the same day. A song on that album, “Energy Follows Thought,” is the…
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Episode 24: Mitochondrial Disease and Health w/ Dr. Philip Yeske
When mitochondria cannot convert food and oxygen into life-sustaining energy, cell injury and even cell death follow. When this process is repeated throughout…
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Episode 23: Seniors Are Eating Junkier Diets
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the article, "America's Seniors Eating Junkier Diets," and the role of a healthy diet in aging…
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Episode 22: Successful Aging Through Failure w/ Jim Harshaw, Jr.
Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Jim Harshaw, Jr., host of the Success Through Failure podcast, successful businessman, personal performance coach, Reveal Your…
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Episode 20: The Impact of Food on Life Expectancy
It this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the following paper:Fadnes, L. T., Økland, J.-M., Haaland , Ø. A., & Johansson, K. A. (2022)…
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Episode 21: Aging Well Post-Pandemic
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks about the role of healthy body composition, physical activity, exercise, diet, and other considerations in…
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Episode 19: Successful Aging and Fitness w/ Carmine Arpaia
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with Carmine Arpaia, Fitness Director at a continuing care retirement community in eastern Long Island. Among the…
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Episode 18: Walking and Aging
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the benefits and limitations to walking for health, performance, and aging well.Send us a text…
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Episode 17: 12-week Transformation at West Coast Strength w/ Alex Whitaker
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong joins Alex Whitaker--a former student in Exercise Science and owner of West Coast Strength in West Salem, Oregon--in a…
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Episode 16: Alcohol and Aging Well
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss alcohol and exercise; the pros and cons for aging well.Send us a text Support the showHave…
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Episode 14: The State of Health Care
One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on health care--or, rather, sick care--and proposes a change in focus toward health promotion. A…
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Episode 15: Aging Well Financially w/ Todd Youngdahl
Being prepared financially is a critical consideration in aging well, In this episode , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Todd Youngdahl, managing partner and…
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Episode 12: Dementia & Exercise
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss dementia and the role of exercise in the reduction of risk as one ages well.Send us a text…
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Episode 13: The Hedonic Treadmill--Our Happiness Setpoint
One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on happiness and the Hedonic Treadmill. The hedonic treadmill is not new type exercise equipment…
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Episode 10: 5x5 and Beginning Strength Training
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the 5x5 program for beginning weight lifters, squatting techniques and general weightlifting…
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Episode 11: Find Out Where They're Falling In
"We need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in."--Desmond TutuIn this micro-pod, Dr. Jeff…
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Episode 9: Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Marcus Dunn
In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with friend and chiropractor, Dr. Marcus Dunn. Dr. Dunn practices in Charlotte, NC. He shares with us his…
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Episode 8: Fitness w/ Sandi Griffin
In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Sandi Griffin--mother, bodybuilder, and fitness coach. She shares her fitness journey and discusses…
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Episode 7: Dealing with Stress & Anxiety
Stress and anxiety have been significantly elevated over the last couple of years. Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton open up about their personal…
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Episode 1: Introduction
Jeff Armstrong (Ph. D., Exercise Physiology) and cohost, Corbin Bruton, discuss their aspirations for the "Aging Well Podcast." The goal of this podcast is to…
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Episode 2: Opportunity Costs--Finding Time for Fitness
In this fast-paced world, making time for exercise and healthy behavior can be difficult. Join Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton as they discuss managing the…
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Episode 3: Adding CRAZY VALUE to Your Life--w/ Coyte Cooper, Ph.D.
Dr. Coyte Cooper (author, coach, inspirational speaker, father, and former university professor) joins Dr. Armstrong to talk about the growth mindset in aging…
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Episode 4: Returning to Health--w/ John McGuire
As a high school football player in the 1970s, John McGuire suffered a concussion that would lead to decades of unresolved health issues. Former CEO of…
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Episode 5: Compassion Exhaustion and Elder Care--w/ Drs. Keren Brown Wilson and Walter Dawson
Dr. Armstrong is joined by Dr. Keren Brown Wilson, CEO of Jessie F. Richardson Foundation and of AGE+, and adjunct professor of Gerontology at Portland State…
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Episode 6: Grattitude (Gratitude + Attitude)
One-on-one with Jeff Armstrong as he shares his "grattitude check."Send us a textSupport the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed…