How to use digital health to better manage your health.

How to use digital health to better manage your health.

Develop a digital care plan to manage your health.   There are so many new ways and digital health resources to help you manage your own health. If you’re not currently under the care of a physician, you might be wondering how to develop a digital care plan....
Should you do more exercise to lose weight?

Should you do more exercise to lose weight?

More exercise may not help you lose weight.   If weight loss is your primary exercise goal, you might be disappointed. According to Herman Pontzer, PhD and author of the book Burn, hunter gather societies are much more active than those living a modern western...
How much exercise is optimal for good health?

How much exercise is optimal for good health?

Are the exercise guidelines optimal for good health?   You may already be familiar with the minimum guidelines but there isn’t a specific measurement for how much exercise is optimal for good health.   Longevity researchers are often asked about the perfect...
Rollback your biological age with a healthy lifestyle.

Rollback your biological age with a healthy lifestyle.

Lifestyle changes to rollback your biological age.   Your biological age is effected by the same risk factors that increase your risk for cancer and other health issues. Luckily lifestyle modifications can improve your health and longevity.   Six change to...
How to prevent sarcopenia with a healthy lifestyle.

How to prevent sarcopenia with a healthy lifestyle.

What is sarcopenia and how you can prevent it.   Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass. Everyone is at risk of loosing muscle with age but your lifestyle can be a mitigating factor.    Even if you’re generally healthy, there are probably ways that you tweak...
Five insights to reinvent yourself for the right job.

Five insights to reinvent yourself for the right job.

How to find the right job for you now.   The same principles apply to job searches at every age. However, there are some unique diferences for experienced candidates and those looking for a second act. The challenges are not insurrmountable if you put the effort...
Five ways to optimize your sleep for good health.

Five ways to optimize your sleep for good health.

Optimize your sleep for a healthier longer life.   Prioritizing sleep might seem like a luxury rather than an essential health habit, however a good nights rest is essential for good health.   Deep sleep helps to restore your brain, regenerate your skin,...
What to eat for a healthier and longer life.

What to eat for a healthier and longer life.

How to eat for a healthier and longer life.   Diet is one of the most important factors for those interested in living a longer and healthier life. Longevity researcher, Professor Alexey Moskalev recently shared his recommendations during an interview with NUS...
Ten practices for maintaining good mental health.

Ten practices for maintaining good mental health.

Good mental health practices to do for a good life.   Mental health practices require continual time and effort to realize progress. The list below is a review of the mental health practices covered on Pilates & with links to the posts for more detail.  ...
Five ways to increase the nutritional density of your diet.

Five ways to increase the nutritional density of your diet.

Easy ways to add nutriational density to your diet.   Increasing the nutritional density of your diet is one of the best things you can do to improve your health. If you made the transition to a plant-based diet and have concerns about getting enough calcium,...
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