The Aging Well Podcast

What does aging well mean to you? Dr. Peter Attia's "Centenarian Decathlon" is the 10 most important physical tasks you want to be able to do for the rest of your life. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share their list of 10 things we should be going to prepare for our "Centenarian Decathlon" and for... aging well. This episode is inspired by Dr. Attia's article, "Finish Strong." O...

Obesity is a growing health concern in the US (and globally) for all ages. According to the CDC, as of 2020, 42.4% of persons in the US are classified as obese (BMI >30 kg/m^2) and 9.2% are severely obese (BMI > 40 kg/m^2). The implications for health care, long-term care, and longevity are staggering. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the issues at hand and how addres...

Are you aging proactively or reactively? To be proactive means to take control of your life, work, relationships, etc. Whereas to be reactive means responding to things as they happen and letting life, work, relationships, etc. take control of you. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton share insights on being proactive versus reactive, how being proactive prepares us to react to changes...

We see a lot of articles about 'this' many of 'this' exercise for 'this' age group. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss an article titled "7 Cardio Habits That Are Destroying Your Body After 50." What are these habits? What should you be doing in your cardio (and other exercise) at 50 to... age well? Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo...

"Your outlook upon life, your estimate of yourself, your estimate of your value are largely colored by your environment. Your whole career will be modified, shaped, molded by your surroundings, by the character of the people with whom you come in contact every day."--Orison Swett MardenIn this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss taking responsibility for our aging. Listen in and learn...

David Cravit and Larry Wolf are the authors of the newly released (April 25, 2023) book, SuperAging: Get Older Without Getting Old. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton meet with the authors to discuss the "SuperAging Revolution," the "7 A's of Aging," how Boomers have reinvented aging, the Blue Zone v. Biohacking, Universal Health Care v. Universal Health, and what all this means for....

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss habits. What are they? How do we develop them? Can we develop habits after 60? As a bonus, they share the habits they believe are important for… aging well. Links to the articles discussed in this episode:7 Micro-Habits that Changed My Life7 Science-Backed Strategies for Building Powerful Habits10 Good Work Habits to Help You Succeed10 habit...

What does it mean to "own your aging"?Jim Harshaw, Jr., host of Success Through Failure (and guest on Episode 22), encourages his listeners to "own your failure." Dr. Robert Gilbert (Success Hotline, Episode #11,694) teaches us to coach ourselves by asking what to "stop," "start," and "continue."In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss how we can apply these ideas to the actions we...

How beneficial is walking for aging well? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss how many steps one needs for health and the role of walking for fitness. In addition, we discuss how walking can be optimized by using hills/steps and added weight, such as with farmer carries. Articles referenced:Cardiovascular disease: Walking 6,000+ steps daily may lower risk for older adults. I d...

According to ChatGPT:,"the idea of aging well is to maintain a high quality life as one grows older, to avoid or manage age-related health problems, and to continue to engage in activities that bring joy and fulfillment."In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton ask AI software, ChatGPT, "What is Aging Well?" and "What are the seven (ten) most important things for aging well?" Not surprisin...

The host of ZDoggMD, Dr. Zubin Damania and his frequent guest, psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness, often us the phrase "bio-psycho-social" when discussing the medical treatment of disease. Dr. Armstrong, as an exercise physiologist, prefers the phrase: "bio-mechanical-psycho-social." In this episode he is joined by co-host Corbin Bruton to discuss this construct and well-centered fitness (Spiritual,...

It can be said that "excuses are the enemy." In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss common excuses why people don't... age well. Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Su...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong is joined by Alex Whitaker, a former student and owner of West Coast Strength in West Salem, Oregon, for the annual 12-Week Transformation Challenge to discuss training and nutrition for health and wellness, body composition, performance, and... aging well. Find Alex Whitaker and West Coast Strength at:West Coast Strength290 Moyer Lane NW Salem, OR 97304(971) 599-570...

Bob and Brad, the self-proclaimed "most famous physical therapists on the Internet", suggest that the squat is "The Most Important Exercise for Seniors to Master." An opinion piece on BOXROX.com, however, tells us to "Stop Squatting Now." Confused? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss why the squat is, indeed the most important exercise for anyone to master and the pros and con...

A recent article, 5 Exercises Men Should Avoid To Regain Muscle, Expert Says, suggests that men (and we would infer women, too) should avoid the following if they want to build muscle:1. Cardio.2. Isolation Exercises.3. Hot Yoga.4. One-Rep Max.5. Lifting Light Weights at Higher Reps. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton unpack, refute, and discuss these propositions and share their tho...

A recent Testosterone Nation article suggests that Creatine Deficiency is Real. Is creatine a supplement for athletes and body builders or is it also a consideration for those of us who want to age well. Recent research (see a sampling below) suggests that creatine is a "conditionally essential nutrient" that warrants consideration for all. In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss...

Listener, Jodie K. wrote:“I’m curious as to why your recommendations for aging well don’t include reducing and or eliminating alcohol. So many people increase their consumption or frequency of drinking as they age- with children grown, and or in retirement, and sleep challenges, people tend to drink increased amounts of wine which interrupts sleep cycles, provides empty calories and sugar, and alc...

In this episode, Corbin Bruton and Dr. Armstrong are joined by physical therapist, Dr. Andi Clancy. Dr. Clancy is a former student of Dr. Armstrong and host of the Facebook Community: "Active Professionals with Back Pain."Three myths about back pain include:1. Herniated discs require back surgery.2. Lifting heavy is bad.3. Rest is best. We discuss these as well as the role of strength training, co...

Do you even lift? Lowering weights may be faster route to muscle growth. Recent studies (see below) suggest that there may be some benefit to performing just a few eccentric contractions daily to improve strength. What does this mean for the aging population? In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the role of the eccentric contraction in muscle strength, muscle hypertrophy, and o...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton kick off season 2 by continuing their discussion of new year resolutions by sharing their thoughts on what equipment they would buy to support the home gym. Here are some links to Dr. Armstrong’s list:1. Trap/Hex Bar (Kabuki Strength or Amazon.com )2. Mark Bell’s “SlingShot”3. Suples Bulgarian Bag4. Barbell Bomb by AbMat5. Neoprene elbow sleeves—for...

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton kick off season 2 by sharing their thoughts on new year resolutions. The hosts build off the Japanese concept of kaizen and the mantra: “Be your best today; be better tomorrow.” They share their “top 5 things to resolve to do in 2023” to age well. Success Hotline with Dr. Rob Gilbert: (973) 743-4690Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet...

Menopause is an important issue for women as they seek to age well. In this episode, we have the pleasure to discuss these concerns with Ann Garnier, founder and CEO of Lisa Health. Lisa Health’s Midday app utilizes artificial intelligence and sensor technology to provide support for menopause and healthy aging. This episode is for the women who are facing (or will face) menopause, but also their...

The American College of Sports Medicine promotes that "Exercise is Medicine." The state of Oregon recently became the first state to amend its constitution to declare that health care is a fundamental right (Oregon Measure 111). In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton suggest that exercise is not medicine as medicine (that is our current health care system) favor the treatment on symptoms...

Inspired by Michael J. Fox’s declaration of his mission to “don’t fall down”, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss Parkinson’s disease and preventing falls. The hosts discuss on recommendations for diet and exercise for preventing the physical decline and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Building on “Carmine’s Law” (see Episode 19) the roles of strength and posture are discussed in relation to...

In this episode, Dr Armstrong and Corbin Bruton comment on the "15 Basic Facts About Building Muscle" and what is important for strength, hypertrophy, and aging well. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.com or record your question for us to use in an upcoming episode:htt...