Longevity Vital Signs
When most people think about longevity, they focus on living longer. But the real goal isn't simply adding years to life—it's adding life to those years. This is where the concept of health span comes in. Health span refers to…
VO₂ Max and Longevity: Why Your Aerobic Fitness May Be One of the Strongest Predictors of a Long, Healthy Life
For decades, VO₂ max was a metric reserved for endurance athletes, exercise physiologists, and elite sports performance labs. Today, it has become one of the most discussed biomarkers in the longevity and health optimization space—and for good reason. Research consistently…
Applying Time Under Tension at Work
Did you know that consistent low dose strain is good for your career growth and for your health. Resistance, healthy stress or a challenge; it goes by many names. This exercise principle of Time Under Tension (TUT) bridges the gap…
How Women Can Build and Protect Bone Health in Midlife
As we age, maintaining strong bones becomes an increasingly important health priority, especially for women. Dr. Renee Fogelberg, an OB/GYN with over 26 years of experience in women's health explains bone health as a silent health crisis. In this blog…
Four Numbers to Know for Stronger Bones
Your bones are built to last. Most people don’t know they’re at a higher risk till they fracture their hip. Once the fracture occurs it becomes hard to heal. It leads to hospitalization and sometimes infection. Maybe this happened to…
Integrating Exercise as a Global Healthcare Strategy
Introduction In a recent episode of the Nine to Five Wellness Podcast, host Aesha Tahir sat down with Graham Melstrand, founder and CEO of Active Sport Advisory, to discuss the transformative potential of prescribing exercise as a global healthcare strategy…
Dark Chocolate – From Bean to Your Health
Chocolate has long been a favorite indulgence for many around the world, but how much do we truly know about it? From the history-rich cacao pods to the sophisticated science of chocolate-making. We are taking a voyage into the world…
Unwrapping Dark Chocolate – From The Pod to Your Health
In this blog post we are exploring the intricate journey of chocolate, its historical roots, and the surprising health benefits it offers. Read on as I explore the history and processing of this beloved superfood and provide you with actionable…
Mold Toxicity and Your Health
Many of my patients complain of headaches that don’t go away, or chronic gut issues that no one can explain. Some complain of neurologic symptoms. And some complain about respiratory issues like allergies that run year round. That's what led…
The Cauliflower Ice Cream Revolution
Welcome to the delightful world of plant-based indulgence with Eat Kinda, the innovative brand pioneering cauliflower ice cream. In a fascinating episode of the 9 to 5 Wellness podcast, Aesha Tahir chats with Mili Kumar, co-founder of Eat Kinda, about…