Should You Buy a Weighted Vest?
One of the most frequent questions I receive concerns weighted vests – ‘Should I buy one? Which one is best? Will it make a difference in my bone density?’ These questions seem to have multiplied recently because weighted vests, for some reason, are very popular...
Exploring the Active Grandparent Hypothesis
The fact that physical activity slows down aging and helps to lower the risk of many diseases has been extensively documented. But is there an evolutionary explanation for why lifelong physical activity, particularly in middle and older ages, promotes health? The...
The Emotional Weight of Osteoporosis
For many people, a diagnosis of osteoporosis comes as an unwelcome surprise and the implications we typically associate with it can leave us reeling - at least in the short term. Here are some examples of initial reactions some of my patients have shared over the...
The Science and Art of Happy Feet
Our feet serve as the foundation of our bodies, providing essential support for our daily activities. Often overlooked - until something goes wrong - our feet are intricate structures designed for movement as well as stability.Comprised of a whopping 26 bones, over...
Lessons from the Invisible Gorilla Experiment – Cultivating Awareness in a Distracted World
In our bustling world, where multitasking has become a way of life, the significance of body awareness often takes a back seat. Those of you who participate in my Strong Bones classes know how often we weave body awareness into the performance of each exercise. ...
How Not to Fall
We may not be able to prevent all falls, but there are many immediate steps we can take to stay safely on our feet most, or all, the time. Statistics about the alarmingly increasing rate of injurious falls and their cost, (both to quality of life and the healthcare...
Gut Health, Strong Bones; The Hidden Connection You Need to Know
What is the Gut Microbiome? Your “gut” roughly refers to your entire gastrointestinal tract, but when topics related to the gut are discussed, they are typically only referring to the colon (large intestine) where most of the gut microbiota are found. The gut is...
The Benefits (and Possible Risks) of Pickleball
These days, it seems everyone either plays pickleball or knows someone who does. It's estimated to be the fastest growing sport in the United States, but you may be surprised to learn that it’s not new. In 1965, the game was invented by three dads in Washington state...
The Pelvic Floor: where is it, what it does, and why it matters
The pelvic floor defined: Everyone has a pelvic floor. The term refers to all the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, fascia, nerves) that lie across the bottom of the pelvis between the coccyx (tailbone) and the pubic bone in both women and men. The picture above...