Preventing Decline Blog

Meaning in Life: A Powerful (and Overlooked) Key to Brain Health

Meaning in Life: A Powerful (and Overlooked) Ke...

Kevin Weston

When we talk about protecting brain health and longevity, we usually focus on the essentials: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental stimulation. These pillars are critical and well supported by research....

Meaning in Life: A Powerful (and Overlooked) Ke...

Kevin Weston

When we talk about protecting brain health and longevity, we usually focus on the essentials: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental stimulation. These pillars are critical and well supported by research....

Cholesterol and Your Brain: What the Lancet Commission Tells Us—and What You Can Do Now

Cholesterol and Your Brain: What the Lancet Com...

Kevin Weston

As we get older, many of us become more attentive to our cholesterol numbers, often with heart health in mind. But growing evidence shows that cholesterol—especially LDL (“bad”) cholesterol—also plays...

Cholesterol and Your Brain: What the Lancet Com...

Kevin Weston

As we get older, many of us become more attentive to our cholesterol numbers, often with heart health in mind. But growing evidence shows that cholesterol—especially LDL (“bad”) cholesterol—also plays...

Type 2 Diabetes, A1C Levels, and Cognitive Decline: What You Need to Know

Type 2 Diabetes, A1C Levels, and Cognitive Decl...

Kevin Weston

While some forgetfulness is normal, research increasingly shows that chronic high blood sugar—especially in people with Type 2 Diabetes—can significantly raise the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease....

Type 2 Diabetes, A1C Levels, and Cognitive Decl...

Kevin Weston

While some forgetfulness is normal, research increasingly shows that chronic high blood sugar—especially in people with Type 2 Diabetes—can significantly raise the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease....

A Smarter Way to Start the New Year: Exercise That Supports Healthy Aging

A Smarter Way to Start the New Year: Exercise T...

Kevin Weston

Every January brings renewed motivation. Gym memberships spike, fitness trackers come out of drawers, and many adults recommit to being more active in the year ahead. For mid-to-older adults, however,...

A Smarter Way to Start the New Year: Exercise T...

Kevin Weston

Every January brings renewed motivation. Gym memberships spike, fitness trackers come out of drawers, and many adults recommit to being more active in the year ahead. For mid-to-older adults, however,...

Build Life-Changing Routines in 2026 with the Power of ‘Tiny Habits’

Build Life-Changing Routines in 2026 with the P...

Kevin Weston

In the hustle of modern life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by ambitious goals and drastic resolutions. We aim to get fit, eat healthy, write daily, wake up early —...

Build Life-Changing Routines in 2026 with the P...

Kevin Weston

In the hustle of modern life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by ambitious goals and drastic resolutions. We aim to get fit, eat healthy, write daily, wake up early —...

From Dr. Darrow: The Association Between Hypertension and Hearing Loss - Understanding the Connection

From Dr. Darrow: The Association Between Hypert...

Keith Darrow

Hearing loss affects millions of adults worldwide, often developing gradually over time. While age and noise exposure are well-known contributors, emerging evidence suggests that cardiovascular health—particularly hypertension (high blood pressure)—plays...

From Dr. Darrow: The Association Between Hypert...

Keith Darrow

Hearing loss affects millions of adults worldwide, often developing gradually over time. While age and noise exposure are well-known contributors, emerging evidence suggests that cardiovascular health—particularly hypertension (high blood pressure)—plays...