While out walking with a friend last week, she turned to me and literally said “Everyone I know is on a GLP-1.” She was exaggerating, but not by much. These medications...
One of my friends said something this week that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. She has osteoporosis. And she looked at me and said: “I just don’t...
Today is Father’s Day, and I want to share something I don’t often talk about. When I speak about falls and fractures, I usually mention my mom and my mother-in-law —...
Let’s be real: no pill is going to save you if you’re not eating well. Food first. Always. A diet full of whole, nutrient-dense foods is where the magic happens. Your...
Last week, we talked about the difference between weight-bearing and bone-building — and why walking, while valuable, doesn’t always send a strong enough signal to build bone. So...
Last week, we talked about walking — and I shared this line: “Walking is weight-bearing, which helps maintain bone, supports balance, and reduces fall risk.” That statement is...
Walking is one of the best habits you can have for your health. I’ll raise my hand here — I walk about 10,000 steps most days, and I love it. It’s great for my heart, mood...
A long time ago, someone told me the 11th commandment: “Thou shalt not ‘should’ on thyself.” How funny — and yet how true. If you’re like me, you regularly think about how you...
This past week, my husband and I had the joy (and let’s be honest — the workout) of watching our two grandkids: a 15-month-old who’s just starting to walk and an energetic...