By Robert Manni
Throughout my series on aging, I have touched on the numerous benefits of meditation and the myriad ways it helps us in our aging journey. I’ve mentioned how the areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory, self-awareness, and attention are protected through a consistent meditation practice. We’ve identified benefits like increased creativity, heightened … read more
By Robert Manni
Let’s face facts. Our western diet is nutritionally deficient, our food supply is suspect, we eat too many processed foods, and we eat far more food than our bodies need. We don’t eat to live, rather we live to eat. And if there were a price to pay for our indulgences, we kid ourselves that … read more
By Robert Manni
Let’s face it. Our culture is fueled by alcohol. Whether it’s a celebration, business dinner, meeting friends to watch a game, or even a quiet night at home, alcohol is too often part of the routine—and that can be a problem as we age. The cumulative effects of drinking are not good for … read more
By Robert Manni
Have you heard people say “it’s all in your mind” when you feel nervous about acing a presentation or when you want to make a good first impression? Ever have friends remind you your frame of mind is to blame for creating the situations you find yourself in? Well, I’m here to say, … read more
By Robert Manni
When my son celebrated his first birthday, I submitted an article to the Huffington Post about the joys of being an older father. The response was predominantly positive, but I was surprised by a few negative, finger-wagging posts deeming me selfish, stupid, and irresponsible for becoming a parent in my mid-fifties.
A year later, it looked … read more
By Robert Manni
One of the keys to successful aging is making the right choices to benefit and reflect the different phases of life. By being open-minded and adaptable, you can love what you do and not give up what you love just because you are getting older. Review some long-time behaviors and practices … read more
By Robert Manni
Have you ever come back from a great trip only to get sick once you’re home? Just recently, a friend went abroad traveling through different countries, going on excursions, eating and drinking with gusto only to spend the next two weeks sick as a dog—and it wasn’t just him, but his entire family! I can’t … read more
By Robert Manni
When I was growing up eating three square meals a day was the norm. Breakfast was considered the most important meal of the day. Kids were encouraged to clean their plates at every meal. Sound familiar?
Times have changed, and my dietary habits have shifted drastically for the better. These days, I eat less … read more
by Robert Manni
The process of aging often literally hits us in the face, and the body. When we think of getting old, we think about our bodies and our minds physically slowing down. But often, over the years, the human spirit gets tired, too. We lose our drive and our appreciation for the small gifts … read more
For this latest installment in our series about managing the aging process, we’ll flip the script and discuss some of the major obstacles we face in our journey to preserve our health and quality of life. We’ll also discuss some ways to overcome them. In earlier posts, we briefly touched on a few … read more
