Wellness
The habits with evidence behind them: movement, sleep, fluids and social connection.
WellnessThe Three Kinds of Movement That Keep People Living at HomeMost people who exercise pick one thing and stay with it. The research points somewhere less convenient: it is the combination that protects independence, and the type most often skipped is the one that prevents falls.7 min read →
WellnessSocial Connection Is a Health Variable, Not a Nice-to-HaveLoneliness and social isolation are two different things, they do not always occur together, and both are associated with measurable effects on physical health. The distinction changes what actually helps.6 min read →A short, useful letter on aging well at home
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