Fitness and Wellness

Geriatrician Advice as They Age, AARP on Hearing, Risk Factors for Dementia, Depression and Stroke 5-20-25

By Linda Sherman / May 21, 2025

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Mental Health Month, Older Americans Month and Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared insights from geriatricians on aging as they themselves are now aging, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and finding meaningful projects. Ray Gordon presented the first of a three-part AARP article. This part focused on…

How to Use a Weighted Vest for Osteoporosis, Aging in America PBS Documentary 5-13-25

By Linda Sherman / May 17, 2025

We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women’s Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted…

Aidar Health Mouthlab Chronic Disease Incident Prediction, Wesper Sleep Apnea Diagnostics Device Patch and App, GOES Health Wilderness Support

By Linda Sherman / May 5, 2025

This episode featured three AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Portfolio Companies. Our theme was Wellness. Co-hosts Linda Sherman and Debbie Howard are participants in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. Linda through the Rethinking Aging Club Podcast and Debbie Howard through both Carter Group JMRN and Aging Matters International. We both look forward to the ATC Summit…

CES 2025 Highlights with Ceragem, Travelsist and Jelly Drops

By Linda Sherman / April 25, 2025

This was our 11th CES 2025 Highlights show. Brian Yang from Ceragem International explained their home health care platform, which includes which includes massage bed and chair personalized wellness devices, available at Costco and through their 11 wellness centers, with plans to expand to 200. Ceragem won six product innovation awards at CES 2025. Veronica…

Healthy Brain Retirement, Bradley Cooper PBS Caregiving Film, Resistance Exercise for Brain Health Robert Love 4-8-25

By Linda Sherman / April 9, 2025

In our April 8, 2025 episode, we discussed the impact of retirement on brain health, emphasizing the importance of planning, socializing, finding purpose, and engaging in new activities to mitigate cognitive decline. Debbie Howard highlighted a New York Times article on retirement’s cognitive effects, noting that retirement can lead to decline but also presents opportunities…

CES 2025 Highlights with Digbi Health, GlucoSense and Hibiscus Health

By Linda Sherman / March 28, 2025

Our ninth CES 2025 Highlights show celebrated the National Month of Nutrition with special attention to Diabetes. Jonathan Fitch introduced GlucoSense, a digital health app integrating CGMs, Apple Health, Peloton and more than 8 other devices to simplify diabetes management into a single glucose score, aiming to improve patient compliance. This free app can also…

Parkinson’s Gut Bacteria, Singapore’s Urban Planning for Wellness, Innovation Hubs Boston, Older Adults Blood Sugar Monitoring 3-25-25

By Linda Sherman / March 26, 2025

Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities ScienceAlert 3-23-25 Parkinson’s Gut Bacteria Link Suggests an Unexpected, Simple Treatment by Tessa Koumoundouros https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-gut-bacteria-link-suggests-an-unexpected-simple-treatment Natasha McBride Gut and Psychology Syndrome: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/978904.Gut_and_Psychology_Syndrome Humanitude Training We mentioned the CES 2025 Highlights Nutrition show coming up 3-27-25. Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School…

Strength Training, Senior Living Referrals, Biological Age 3-18-25

By Linda Sherman / March 19, 2025

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan LA Times 10-9-24 Strength Training as We Age by Deborah Vankin https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-10-09/how-to-strength-train-aging-avoid-injury TRX was mentioned in the discussion. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 2-26-25 Senior Living Referrals by Andrew Christman https://seniorhousingnews.com/2025/02/26/inside-how-beztak-sonida-senior-living-pivoted-from-third-party-to-in-house-referrals/ Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury CAPS, Life’s Encore Planning 1-17-25…

National Nutrition Month with Noosheen Hashemi CEO January AI and Carolyn O’Neil RDN CES 2025 Highlights

By Linda Sherman / March 15, 2025

This was our Seventh CES 2025 Highlights show. We honored the National Month of Nutrition, National RDN Day and International Women’s Day. Linda met both Carolyn and Noosheen at their excellent CES Nutrition panel. Carolyn O’Neil RDN provided an introduction to the topic of nutrition. She stressed the need for variety, moderation, and balance in…

FemTech CES 2025 Highlights with Eli Health Hormometer, Perry App and Embr Labs Embr Wave for International Women’s Day

By Linda Sherman / March 8, 2025

Our sixth CES 2025 Highlights show, we focused on Femtech in honor of International Women’s Day. Sam introduced Embr Wave, a stylish wristband wearable providing both heating and cooling to manage hot flashes and stress with 200,000 customers reached. The Embr Wave retails for $299 or via a $20/month rental option. AI to predict hot…