Nutrition
March is National Nutrition Month. We were fortunate to have three high level nutrition experts join us for our discussion of nutrition for healthy longevity. Kim Fisher highlighted the importance of adequate protein and micronutrient intake for older adults, especially those on GLP-1s. She explained how the Innovation Institute for Food and Health at UC…
Our March 24, 2026 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode began with the importance of hydration, discussing a Today Show article quoting Emily Johnston PhD, who recommends drinking a full glass of water first thing in the morning. Dehydration can lead to serious health issues, including kidney problems and seizures. Ellen: “It’s…
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, Feb 10, 2026 episode discussed the FDA’s approval of a study on reprogramming genes to reverse eye damage in glaucoma patients using viruses carrying three reprogramming genes. The study aims to regenerate blood flow to the optic nerve. Concerns were raised about muscle loss and functional…
Benjamin Surmi highlighted a significant study reported by NPR July 28, 2025, showing that structured lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can improve brain health and reduce dementia risk. The Alzheimer’s Association’s $40 million commitment to implementing these findings was noted. Ellen Khalifa discussed the importance of protein intake during menopause, emphasizing its role in…
Ellen Khalifa highlighted a Women’s Health article on bone health, emphasizing the importance of early prevention and the rising rates of osteoporosis among younger generations. Dr. Zalan Alam discussed a BBC article on using “poo pills” to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, noting the potential of gut microbiome therapy. Debbie Howard shared an NPR article on caregiving,…
We focused on Smart Home for our 12th CES 2025 Highlights show. Zac Selmon from Brava Home introduced a smart countertop oven that uses coordinated pulses of infrared light for pinpoint fast cooking. Putting a great deal of intelligence in the app in order to make it accessible for low vision and blind users has…
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…
We discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food – introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women’s brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s risk.…
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…
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…
