What will you be doing five years from now? By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  When you picture yourself five years from now, what will you be doing? Maybe it will be traveling somewhere new where you’ll be walking and climbing stairs. Perhaps you’ll be sitting on the floor, playing a game with your grandkids or learning to play a […]

We Are Meant to Move!  By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  What happens when we move? Well, for one thing, our brains are healthier when we move. Exercise reduces inflammation in our bodies and stimulates the release of chemicals in our brain that allow us to grow new blood vessels and create new brain cells. This has been linked to […]

The Warrior Within Us   By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  The Art of War is a series of essays written over 2,400 years ago by Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. It has been referenced as a guide for how many now conduct themselves in business, sports or any competitive endeavor, and tucked within its pages on military strategy are […]

Superficiality vs. Substance By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  In the fall, the leaves of many trees will turn beautiful shades of red and yellow. However, the real substance of the tree is the trunk and roots. They remain while the leaves come and go. When we are younger, we frequently attempt to adopt a healthier lifestyle for non-health reasons. […]

Sleep Is Non-Negotiable! By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  Did you know that an estimated 40% of the people in the US alone are not getting enough sleep? Lack of sleep has been linked to a weakened immune system, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, poor memory, Type 2 diabetes and unnaturally speeding up the aging process. It is also […]

The Power of Sleep By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  In our time-obsessed culture, we pride ourselves on multi-tasking, on how busy we are and how little sleep we can get and still function … An estimated 40% of the people in the US alone are not getting enough sleep. In addition to work-related sleep deprivation, stress and physical discomfort are […]

Holiday Dining By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH Thanksgiving is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity to spend meaningful time with family and friends, to sit down and share a meal together – something that we may not do as often as we’d like given the hustle and bustle of our busy world. It gives us a chance […]

Diet and Healthy Aging Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH Are the foods you eat helping or hurting you? Certainly, dining is pleasurable and it is a social connector and important. However, when we get busy, we may lose track of what we are eating and end up overindulging on foods that are harmful to us. On the other hand, when […]

Before the Fall By: Dr. Roger Landry, MD, MPH  Before you speak, ask yourself this question: will your words improve the silence?” ~From the book, Words Can Change Your Brain  If you knew that standing on one leg while brushing your teeth could help prevent you from falling without it resulting in serious injury, would you do it? I know […]