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The GLP-1 Side Effect Nobody’s Talking About

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...

I Just Don’t Want to Fall

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...

The Story I Don’t Usually Tell

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 —...

Food First. Supplements Second. Here’s Why.

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...

What Counts as Bone-Building (and What Doesn’t)

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...

Weight-Bearing vs Bone-Building: Not the Same Thing

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...

Is Walking Enough for Your Bones?

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...

The 11th commandment for women over 50 has been sent

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...

Stay Grandparent Strong!

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...