Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman

In this episode of AGE BETTER, I sit down with Dr. Mike Studer—one of the world’s leading neuroplasticity experts and author of The Brain That Chooses Itself—to talk about something every woman in midlife needs to hear: your brain is far more adaptable than you’ve ever been told.  We dig into what it really means to “choose” your health, why personal values amplify every wellness practice, and how...

Vaginal dryness is one of the most common—and least discussed—health issues women face as they age. But here’s the good news: it’s completely treatable, and with the FDA’s recent decision to remove the black box warning on vaginal estrogen, it’s finally time for women to get the clear, accurate information they deserve.  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, reproductive endocr...

“I think everyone should have Lp(a) measured.”  - Dr. Ann Marie Navar   Key Resources to Go Deeper:  - Dr. Ann Marie Navar  - Lp(a)  - Get a Free Test to Check Your Lp(a) Level   - Previous episode with Dr. Navar about ApoB  About This Episode:  Listen to this replay of an important discussion about Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a critical but often overlooked marker for cardiovascular health. In this...

“My biggest takeaway from this year’s Menopause Society conference is how crucial getting quality sleep is for your heart, brain, mood, and even weight.” – Dr. Margaret Nachtigall   Key Links & Resources  Subscribe to the Age Better Newsletter on Substack   Watch full episodes on YouTube/Age Better Playlist  Read Barbara’s Fix Your Body column in AARP The Magazine  Email questions: agebetterpodcas...

"Sometimes you have to push your body and mind to see just how far you can go." – Mary Newell  Key Links & Resources  Learn more about the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation’s Be Bone Strong Teams: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org  Follow the Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify  Watch full episodes and bonus clips on YouTube HERE  Summary  In...

“We’re living longer, but the real question is—are we living healthier?” – Gretel Schueller  Key Links & Resources  U.S. News & World Report Healthy Aging Survey 2025   Listen to earlier episode with Gretel Schueller focusing on the best diet for midlife women here  Subscribe to the Age Better Cheat Sheet newsletter on Substack  Ask Barbara or Gretel a question here: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com   ...

“It’s never too late to start working on your bone density — and even maintaining is a win. Small changes add up.” — Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein  Key links & resources  The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan — by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein & Sydney Nitzkorski is HERE  Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein on Instagram (daily, practical bone–joint–muscle tips) is HERE  The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — review pape...

“Too many women skip mammograms because of pain. But now, there’s another option.” — Dr. Margaret Nachtigall  Key Links & Resources  Learn more about Pink Medical and VeraScan HERE   Follow Barbara on Instagram HERE    Contact Barbara: agebetterpodcast@gmail.com  About This Episode  In this episode of AGE BETTER, Barbara is joined by frequent guest Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, reproductive endocrinolo...

“Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day—and social connection may be the real key to living to 100.” — Ken Stern  Key Links & Resources  Healthy to 100: How Strong Ties Lead to Long Lives by Ken Stern is HERE  Learn more about the Longevity Project HERE Listen to Ken’s podcast Century Lives HERE  In this episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by Ken Stern—former CEO of NPR, founder of...

“Everyone’s talking about ways to ‘stimulate your vagus nerve.’ But what actually works—and what’s just hype?” — Dr. Kevin Tracey  Key Resources & Links   Listen to Part 1 of this conversation HERE  Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s new book: The Great Nerve  Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s TedTalk: Watch Here  Center for Bioelectronic Medicine: Official Site  SetPoint Medical: Official Site  Clinical Trials: clinicalt...

“Someday, devices that stimulate the vagus nerve may replace many of the drugs people take for chronic disease.”— Dr. Kevin Tracey  Key Resources & Links  Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s new book: The Great Nerve  Dr. Kevin J. Tracey’s TedTalk: Watch Here  Center for Bioelectronic Medicine: Official Site  SetPoint Medical: Official Site  Clinical Trials: clinicaltrials.gov  Follow me on Instagram for update...

In this solo episode of Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, I break down seven brand-new studies that could change the way you think about your health in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.  From the surprising truth about sitting time, to the power of strength training, to how the Mediterranean diet protects both brain and body—this episode is your shortcut to the latest science on aging well. ...

"Calcium from food is the ideal source." — Dr. Jennifer Han  Learn more about SEEN Nutrition: https://www.seennutrition.com  If you’ve been with me for a while, you know bone health is one of my biggest passions. I’ve worked with the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation for over 10 years, and I’m always on the lookout for innovations that can truly make a difference.  That’s why I’m so excited to...

RESOURCES & LINKS  Watch a message from Barbara HERE  Check out the Osteoboost Official Website HERE  Visit the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Website HERE  EPISODE UPDATE This is a replay of our March episode with Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost. Since our original conversation aired, I have started using the Osteoboost vibration belt—30 minutes daily—as part of my bone health routine.  In...

EPISODE RESOURCES: – Start a Be Bone Strong™ Walking Club – About the Be Bone Strong™ Team – Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation   In this inspiring replay episode of Bone Talk, I sat down with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), to talk about something close to my heart—walking.  Yes, walking. It may be simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have...

Before we dive in, I want to encourage you to learn more about Brady Holmer and his work. He's the founder of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter and editor of Run Long, Run Healthy. You can also check out his e-book, VO₂ Max Essentials, which breaks down one of the most important health metrics we discuss in this episode.  Here are the links:  Physiologically Speaking: https://bradyholmer.sub...

“Let’s stop ‘aging gracefully’ and start aging strong”                                        -Dr. Alan Rozanski   In this powerful and practical conversation, Barbara is joined by Dr. Alan Rozanski, a nationally recognized expert in preventive cardiology, Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and founder of one of the country’s top cardiac rehabilitation programs. Together, they dive deep into wh...

Key Links:  Read Danielle Friedman's New York Times column: “Weighted Vests: Do They Actually Do Anything?” HERE  Listen to Ep 158 “On Muscle” with Bonnie Tsui HERE  Hi everyone. I'm Barbara and this is AGE BETTER.  In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Danielle Friedman, best-selling author, award-winning journalist and New York Times columnist, to unpack one of the latest midlife fitnes...

KEY LINKS:  Learn more about sepsis HERE  Listen to Jackie’s 1:20 Podcast HERE  Connect with Jackie on Instagram HERE  Jackie’s GoFundMe page is HERE  What does it really mean to start over—after nearly everything has been taken away?  In this powerful and deeply inspiring conversation, I talk with journalist and advocate Jackie Duda, who shares her extraordinary journey through chronic illness, d...

Key Links:  Find the ‘Midlife Private Parts’ Website HERE.  Buy the Book “Midlife Private Parts” HERE.    In this episode, I’m joined by Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez—aka The Dinas—the co-editors of the bold and deeply honest new book Midlife Private Parts, which launches on June 24th.   This powerful collection features 28 revealing essays from some truly incredible women—bestselling authors, cre...

KEY LINKS: Learn more about “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters” HERE  Learn more about Bonnie Tsui HERE  Watch this episode on YouTube HERE  In this episode of AGE BETTER with Barbara Hannah Grufferman, bestselling author Bonnie Tsui joins Barbara to explore the deeper meaning of muscle—what it is, what it does, and what it reveals about how we live, age, and connect. Drawing f...

Get ready to redefine aging with this replay of one the most popular episodes of 'Age Better' from 2024, featuring Chip Conley, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA)! In this chat with Age Better host Barbara Hannah Grufferman, Chip, who wrote a best-selling book called “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age,” revolutionizes how we view and experience midlife, t...

In this replay of a solo episode, I talk about the power of regularly stepping back to reassess and tweak your life—your habits, your goals, your mindset—especially as you age. You’ll hear why staying stuck doesn’t serve you, and how even small changes can help you move forward with purpose, energy, and joy.  I also share some of the science-backed tools that helped me reset—like resistance traini...

In the last episode in May, which is NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH, I’m joined by Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), to bring you an exclusive look at the latest research and expert insights from the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO)—the premier bone health conference in the country.  I’ve served as a longtime trustee of BHOF...

WANT TO BE BAD TO THE BONE?  May is NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS MONTH so we’re replaying one of our best episodes about bone health.   Our focus today is on empowering midlife women with the tools you need to boost bone health and prevent osteoporosis.  Guest: Rebekah Rotstein, Founder of Buff Bones  Rebekah is an expert in bone health, passionate about helping others strengthen their bones th...