The Aging Well Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the article, "America's Seniors Eating Junkier Diets," and the role of a healthy diet in aging well. The following are some of the reference articles we discuss:Monaco, M. (2022). America's Seniors Eating Junkier Diets. MedPage Today (website). Retrieved March 11, 2022 from https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/97624Lon...

Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Jim Harshaw, Jr., host of the Success Through Failure podcast, successful businessman, personal performance coach, Reveal Your and former collegiate wrestling coach and All-American. Jim shares the experiences as a wrestler, husband, father, and entrepreneur and from his podcast that have taught him to use failure to help him (us) to reach success--to age successful...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks about the role of healthy body composition, physical activity, exercise, diet, and other considerations in maintaining a healthy immune system and protecting oneself post-pandemic. The following are some worthwhile reference articles:Campbell, J.P. & Turner, J.E. (2018). Debunking the myth of exercise-induced immune suppression: redefining the impact o...

It this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the following paper:Fadnes, L. T., Økland, J.-M., Haaland , Ø. A., & Johansson, K. A. (2022). Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study. PLoS Medicine, 19(2): e1003889 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003889Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with Carmine Arpaia, Fitness Director at a continuing care retirement community in eastern Long Island. Among the topics discussed is boxing for Parkinson's patients and "Carmine's Law." Join us in learning how successful aging is really just successful living. Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed o...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the benefits and limitations to walking for health, performance, 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:https://www.speakpipe.com/A...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong joins Alex Whitaker--a former student in Exercise Science and owner of West Coast Strength in West Salem, Oregon--in a presentation to participants in the 12-Week Challenge at WCS to discuss diet, nutrition, and losing weight successfully. Find Alex Whitaker and West Coast Strength at:West Coast Strength290 Moyer Lane NW Salem, OR 97304(971) 599-5704 https://wcs...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss alcohol and exercise; the pros and cons for 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:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast

One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on health care--or, rather, sick care--and proposes a change in focus toward health promotion. A shift from universal health care to universal health is a key to aging well. Send us a textSupport the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.c...

Being prepared financially is a critical consideration in aging well, In this episode , Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Todd Youngdahl, managing partner and financial advisor at Washington Wealth Advisors. Join us as we discuss what one needs financially to retire well, what one should consider in choosing a financial advisor, and how to find the right financial advisor for you. Find more informat...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss dementia and the role of exercise in the reduction of risk as one ages 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:https://www.speakpipe.com/Aging...

One-on-one with Dr. Jeff Armstrong as he shares his thoughts on happiness and the Hedonic Treadmill. The hedonic treadmill is not new type exercise equipment. Essentially, it is our happiness setpoint. It is the theory that our happiness is relatively stable—that life changes (positive or negative) have only short-term effects on one’s happiness. In short, our pursuit of happiness is like walking...

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the 5x5 program for beginning weight lifters, squatting techniques and general weightlifting programming for 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 upco...

"We need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they are falling in."--Desmond TutuIn this micro-pod, Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton discuss the above quote as it relates to health. Send us a textSupport the showHave questions you want answered and topics you want discussed on the Aging Well Podcast? Send us an email at agingwell.podcast@gmail.c...

In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong visits with friend and chiropractor, Dr. Marcus Dunn. Dr. Dunn practices in Charlotte, NC. He shares with us his experiences and how chiropractic fits into our desire to age well. For more information about Dr. Dunn and to schedule a consultation (in Charlotte, NC) visit:https://www.dunnchiropractic.com/Send us a text Support the showHave questions you want a...

In today's episode, Dr. Jeff Armstrong is joined by Sandi Griffin--mother, bodybuilder, and fitness coach. She shares her fitness journey and discusses overcoming obstacles to improving body composition, fitness, and health. To learn more about Sandi, visit her website at:https://www.sandigriffin.com/or contact her: contact@sandigriffin.comSend us a text Support the showHave questions you want ans...

Stress and anxiety have been significantly elevated over the last couple of years. Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton open up about their personal experiences and observations, and explore tools to help us combat stress and overcome anxiety to help us age 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 emai...

Jeff Armstrong (Ph. D., Exercise Physiology) and cohost, Corbin Bruton, discuss their aspirations for the "Aging Well Podcast." The goal of this podcast is to share experiences and expert advice on everything related to successful aging. This episode peeks in the door of what is to become as we consider, well...aging. Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo co...

Dr. Armstrong is joined by Dr. Keren Brown Wilson, CEO of Jessie F. Richardson Foundation and of AGE+, and adjunct professor of Gerontology at Portland State University, and Dr. Walter Dawson, assistant professor at the Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine, faculty at Portland State University Institute on Aging, and a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity and Brain Health with t...

Dr. Coyte Cooper (author, coach, inspirational speaker, father, and former university professor) joins Dr. Armstrong to talk about the growth mindset in aging well. Information about Coyte Cooper and his books, Impressions, Making Your Mark, and Flip the Script, can be found at:https://coytecooper.com/Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and...

As a high school football player in the 1970s, John McGuire suffered a concussion that would lead to decades of unresolved health issues. Former CEO of ErgoExpress.com and a long-time friend of Dr. Armstrong, John shares his diagnosis of gastroparesis and vertical heterophoria, diet, exercise, and the meditative practices that have enabled him to restore his health and age better. Send us a text T...

One-on-one with Jeff Armstrong as he shares his "grattitude check."Send us a textSupport 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:https://www.speakpipe.com/AgingWellPodcast

In this fast-paced world, making time for exercise and healthy behavior can be difficult. Join Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton as they discuss managing the opportunities for fitness with such things as baby steps, "I-SMART" goal-setting, and commitment and consistency. Send us a text TruDiagnostic epigenetic testingGet a 12% discount using promo code (AGEWELL) and track your pace of aging well. Di...