What is Healthspan Anyway?

Playing pickleball?   You’re hardly alone.  The sport has grown tremendously in popularity in the last decade, particularly in older individuals, male and female.  The sport is fairly easy to learn, although not easy to master!  Compared to many sports, pickleball is easier on the joints while still providing a good aerobic workout. Playing pickleball improves balance and coordination, important for fall prevention. Many people cite pickleball as a major source of social i

Most of us want to be alive as long as we can, in good health.  That´s the idea of healthspan.  What is a long healthspan?  Dying young...

Falls are one of the most feared events in the life of an older woman and they account for a large percent of disability and even...

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the US, and the most common cause of cancer death. Early detection makes a difference in...

Falls are a somewhat neglected risk factor for health and longevity. Falls may result in major skeletal or spinous injury, or head...

The seemingly endless list of “best diets” continues – for overall health, weight loss, specific performance issues, etc.  The New York...