Today I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend of mine, Mimi Lezanski.  We became friends because of 2 shared interests:  reading and yoga.Mimi is soon to be 63 years old.  She has recently retired from her career in e...

I have lived most of my life in the Northeastern portion of the U.S. but I did spend 10 years living in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.  In this episode, I will compare the lifestyle in the U.S. with that of Cyprus.I am joined t...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being joined by Cathy Drazek.  She is a 51 year old busy mother of two who changed her eating habits because she saw how it was effecting her son.Cathy was overweight for most of her life. &nbs...

The Mediterranean diet has gained widespread recognition for its health benefits and sustainable lifestyle approach. Rooted in the traditional eating habits of Mediterranean regions like Crete, Greece, southern Italy, Spain, and parts of North ...

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Gary Porter who I met at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Montville, NJ where we were both taking dance lessons with our spouses.   Gary is one of those rare people who has an extreme love of life....

Weight Watchers, now rebranded as WW, began in 1963 as a community-driven program to share weight-loss tips and support. Today, it is a global, science-based weight management program emphasizing healthy eating, exercise, and mental health. The...

Today’s topic is "exercise snacks," a concept emphasizing short bursts of physical activity throughout the day. Unlike food snacks, these are brief exercises—lasting 30 seconds to 5 minutes—that can be done anywhere, without special equipment o...

Today, I have the privilege to interview Nancy Candea who is a living example of a woman making deliberate choices to age well.  In addition, through her work in various roles, she is helping others to do the same.Nancy's various r...

The text discusses the significance of New Year’s resolutions, beginning with two key dates in January: January 1st, when most resolutions start, and Quitter’s Day (the second Friday in January), when enthusiasm often begins to wane. By mid-Feb...

You might wonder how a book club could improve your health, but it offers more than just literary discussions—it fosters learning, connection, and fun. Reflecting on my own experience, I recall monthly gatherings filled with lively debates, lau...

Oxford University’s 2024 Word of the Year, brain rot, refers to the mental deterioration caused by consuming trivial, unchallenging information, such as from endless internet scrolling. This raises a crucial question: how can we protect our bra...

When Do You Decide to Eat?Eating patterns vary widely – some eat by habit, others follow schedules, and some eat only when hungry. Traditional advice rarely touched on when to eat, focusing instead on what and how much to consume. The only ...

Have you ever watched a great movie while mindlessly eating snacks, only to realize at the end that you’ve consumed way too much? This is a classic example of mindless eating—when we eat without paying attention, often consuming more than inten...

My name is Dodie Georgiades, and I’m passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle through deliberate, everyday choices. Topics like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene fascinate me because they enable us to engage in the...

Deliberate Aging is a forum for older adults where I’ll discuss healthy aging and deliberate lifestyle choices that we can make to remain vibrant and active through mid-life and beyond.  Let’s face it, we all make intentional choices every...