Aging Better

Hair loss among women is far more common than many realize, but the stigma, stress, and impact on self-confidence often leave women suffering in silence. On this week’s episode of the Aging Better podcast, certified trichologist and licensed cosmetologist DeShawn Bullard joined the show to break down what’s normal, what’s not, and the crucial steps women should take if they notic...

For families navigating Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, receiving a diagnosis often brings fear, confusion, and difficult questions about the road ahead. With September marking World Alzheimer’s Month and more than 7 million Americans ages 65 and older currently living with the disease, expert guidance has never been more crucial. Award-winning educator, bestselling author, and licens...

September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will face a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. On this week’s episode of the Aging Better podcast, Dr. Martin Sanda, Director of the Prostate Cancer Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, jo...

The annual Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll is set to return on Thursday, Sept. 24, bringing together thousands of local professionals for fitness, camaraderie, and what is widely celebrated as “Atlanta’s largest office party.” In the latest episode Aging Better, host Cyreia Sandlin spoke with Mike Wattigny of FRESHJUNKIE Racing to discuss the critical role community wellne...

September is Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and on this week’s episode of Aging Better, a local doctor who specializes in treating these diseases joined the conversation. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer in2 026. More than 12,000 will die from the disease. Dr. Susan Modesitt, professor and chair...

In this week’s episode of Aging Better, host Cyreia Sandlin talks all things GLP-1 with board-certified internist Dr. Paul Bradley. Dr. Bradley is a practicing board-certified internist and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Scripta Insights. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Mercer Medical College and holds the title of principal investigator at Meridian Clinical Rese...

The inaugural Atlanta News First is less than a week away! Atlanta News First is proud to host our inaugural Aging Better Expo We’re bringing together trusted experts and organizations dedicated to helping older adults age well. ABE will inform and empower attendees with engaging panels and live demonstrations. The expo will connect seniors and families with valuable resources, information,...

On this week’s episode of “Aging Better,” Host Cyreia Sandlin sits down with Dr. Aja McCutchen, a board-certified gastroenterologist with United Digestive in Atlanta, to break down why “gut health” has exploded as a major medical topic and how simple daily changes can transform your well-being.

With the back-to-school season in full swing for hundreds of thousands of students across North Georgia, parents are juggling school supplies, new schedules, and classroom prep. But before the school year gets too far underway, medical experts say there is one crucial item that shouldn’t be left off your checklist: a comprehensive wellness exam. In the latest episode of Aging Better on ANF+,...

In this week’s episode of Aging Better, Dr. Stan Sonu, Medical Director of Children’s Advocacy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, discusses how to navigate screen time during the school year. As the new school year begins, many parents may have concerns about how much screen time their children are exposed to in the classroom and at home. With access to digital devices become d...

Helping kids eat well isn’t about fixating on one food group at a time. It’s about balance — across meals, and even across the week, according to a pediatric dietitian at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In this week’s episode of Aging Better , we’re focusing on back-to-school nutrition. Katherine Shary, RD, LD, helps develop pediatric nutrition guidance and tr...

 If you set nutrition goals back in January and feel like you’ve slipped a bit by midyear, you’re not alone. The good news: a reset doesn’t have to mean a major overhaul. On the latest  Aging Better  podcast, Zachary Eiland, Lead Dietitian for Nutrition and Food Services at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, shared realistic ways to refocus—without...

In this week's episode of Aging Better, Cyreia is joined by pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. David Schulman from Emory Healthcare. About one in three Americans will report sleep complaints in a given year, amd he notes, and it can be difficult to sort out normal ups and downs from a true medical issue.

With Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, millions of families will celebrate the holiday as a heat wave sweeps across the country. On this episode of Aging Better, Dr. Andrew Thornton, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care with Wellstar Health System, has some advice to enjoy the festivities safely. Dr. Thornton says heat stroke is the most serious condition on...

More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's, and new research is highlighting why early detection and lifestyle changes matter. Experts say dementia—including Alzheimer's—typically involves a faster-than-normal decline in cognitive functioning compared with typical aging. In this week's episode of Aging Better, Host Cyreia Sandlin talks with Gannon Murphy...

In this week's episode of Aging Better, board-certified cardiologist Dr. Eddie Hackler joins Host Cyreia Sandlin for a conversation about men's health. As a general cardiologist, he says no two days are the same. He may see routine clinic patients, care for people admitted to the hospital, or perform procedures—treating everything from common risk factors to life-threatening events.

Skin cancer rates are climbing fast: cases in the U.S. have tripled from 1975 to 2021, and 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.  Atlanta News First host Cyreia Sandlin welcomes Dr. Alia Brown, a board-certified dermatologist with Georgia Dermatology Partners in metro Atlanta, who warns recent misinformation...