The Disorienting Effect of Losing a Parent
When you lose a parent, the person you have the longest history with, it feels like your childhood, upbringing, and identity go with them. You are left stripped, vulnerable and afraid. Whether the relationship was defined as good or troublesome, the inexplicable bond...
Electrolyte Replacement to Prevent Heat Stroke
As we head into one of the hottest, if not the hottest seasons on record, it is essential we make sure we all, especially seniors, not only hydrate but replace electrolytes. One extraordinarily hot summer day when it was 115 degrees, I was boating with friends. I...
Palates Change with Age The Science of Taste
How something tastes is the litmus test that determines whether we devour the plate, or put down the fork. The food industry has made a science of concocting ingredients in their products that hit the marks for palatability, taste preferences, and likeability. After...
Small dietary tweaks can make a big difference
As a medical professional, it is my goal to help people age well holistically. Feeling good physically and emotionally is the foundation for living a good life, and it all begins with food. Once I turned 50, I began to really look at my daily habits, including what I...