Dec 11
Sarcopenia can be defined as the loss of muscle during the natural aging process. As people age, there are usually changes in their psychological, emotional, and physical health. Shifts in family life, interpersonal relationships, or career settings create stimuli that prompt people to adjust to various demands as we age. Along with matching the pace …
Nov 28
“Oh my goodness, those shoes are adorable.” This is one of the many comments I hear when I eavesdrop on conversations among patrons and passersby when I’m out to dinner or grocery shopping with my wife. Indeed, she is a true fashionista at heart, and you’ll usually find her dressed to the nines seven days …
Nov 20
Recreational physical activities bring joy to our lives. If we have kids or grandkids, sporty physical activities such as heading out to the field to play catch or getting down on the ground on the hands and knees to interact with a 6-month-old infant, require the confidence, coordination, and strength to bend the knees, move …
Oct 31
As the Earth circles the sun, it adds another year to its portfolio of time in its resume of existing in the universe. Humans on Earth enjoy the ride, experiencing everyday interactions with friends, family, and co-workers. Every year, we observe the weather becoming cooler or warmer, the sun rising earlier or setting later, and …
Oct 02
As the Napa Valley enters October, we see a few leaves on the trees beginning to transition to shades of amber, brown, and yellow, and fall to the ground. Sounds of leaf blowers and rakes start to fill the air. The hills begin to morph into a darker green and brownish hue as the trees …
Jul 25
After a three-hour competitive pickleball session with a few of my pickleball peers, we sat on the bleachers outside Vineyard Park in Yountville. Covered in a fine coat of sweat and sunscreen, we admired the picturesque landscape to the east. Miles of trellised grape vines paved a vibrant green blanket of grape leaves and native …
Jun 26
“So, when do I get to use the dumbbells?” said Blaze, as she passed by me in between her sets of completing a round of step-up exercises. Caught off guard slightly by this question as I was attempting to avoid electrocution during some maintenance work in the gym as I was doing my best impression …
Jun 14
Have you ever felt a little imbalanced first thing in the morning? For instance, bending down to put your socks on followed by tying your shoe laces might be a little slower than normal, traversing a set of stairs might seem like your body is shifting more lateral than usual, or bending down to …
May 16
Eating healthier, getting more sleep, being more productive, and reducing stress in all aspects of life, including family, professional, and recreational sectors, are essential components that support our most cherished goals and responsibilities. Health-related goals, such as maintaining a reasonable body weight and regulating metabolic parameters, including optimal insulin and cholesterol levels, help support people’s …
May 09
Stress occurs from multiple angles throughout our everyday lives. Sometimes, forms of psychological and emotional stress can manifest as worrying about future events, irritability due to fatigue from social interactions that may have occurred at work, or a recurring thought from a past event that we can’t seem to shake. These examples of stress-related conditions …
