My mother, Josie, would be 87 today. What her life, her COPD, and her absence from the camera taught me about healthspan, agency, and the difference between grief and guilt.

An hour later in bed than usual. That was the whole story of the morning. I woke up feeling ick. Not sick. Ick. That heavy, low-grade fog where your body is technically fine and your brain has already started negotiating. Rolled over. Took my Synthroid. Lay there and thought about not going. Then I got up. Not because I felt inspired. Not because some internal fire lit itself at 4 am. I got up because that is what I said I would do, and because motivation is a terrible forema

For years, the protein conversation has centered on mainly two categories: animal-derived proteins, led by whey, and plant-derived proteins, primarily pea, soy, and rice blends. A third category has been developing quietly in the background, and the early clinical data is worth paying attention to. Single-cell protein (SCP), specifically yeast-derived protein isolate, is produced through precision fermentation rather than conventional agriculture. The organism at the center o

For most of my career, the standard advice given to individuals with cancer was simple: rest, eat what you can, and focus on getting through treatment. It was well-intentioned. It was also incomplete. The science has moved. We now have consensus-level evidence that structured exercise during active cancer treatment is not only safe for most adults but also meaningfully improves outcomes. The 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guideline on exercise, diet, and we

The United States spends more on healthcare per person than any other high‑income nation, yet by nearly every population‑level metric, Americans are not healthier for it. National health expenditure data show that US healthcare spending reached approximately 4.5 trillion dollars in 2022, about 17.3 percent of gross domestic product, with spending continuing to climb and reaching 5.3 trillion dollars and 18 percent of GDP by 2024. In other words, nearly one out of every five

Training at 5 a.m. because my future self does not negotiate. Twice last week, someone stopped me. Once at the gym. Once on the road. Two different people, same question: "What are you training for?" I paused. I smiled. And both times, I gave the same answer: "I am training for life" I never thought anyone was watching. I have always aspired to inspire, and it turns out that sometimes inspiration happens quietly, without announcements or an audience, in the ordinary moments o

You can run far and lift heavy. You do not need to choose, nor do you need social media's permission, to be a hybrid athlete at 40, 50, 60, or beyond.

How can we impact healthspan through disruptive technologies and disruptive innovation?

This week I'm several time zones from home. My schedule is packed, the days are long, and my body doesn't quite know what time it is. But this morning, I was still in the gym by 4:30 am. Not because I'm superhuman. Because I've learned the hard way that when everything around me is unpredictable, my routine is the one thing I can control. And that control changes everything. Travel can be stressful. Disrupted sleep (the HVAC in my room is unbelievably loud!), unfamiliar envir

In my latest Thrive on Plants podcast episode, I sat down with award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of "The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age." After three years of research and interviews with more than 100 women's health experts, Meghan has compiled one of the most comprehensive, evidence-based resources on women's health available today.