Age Better with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
Episodes
Why You Need to Exercise When Losing Weight, Strength-Training to Age Better, and More Science-Backed Tips from Gretchen Reynolds EP 85
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFTalk: How to Age Better, we welcome back Gretchen Reynolds, a renowned health and wellness journalist who writes the "Your Mov...
Heart Beats & Healthy Eats: New Research on Fitness & Nutrition to Age Better EP 84
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special episode of GRUFFtalk, where your host, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, takes you on an enlightening journey through the latest in h...
Swedish Death Cleaning and the Smart Way to Shed Your Stuff with Julie Morgenstern EP 83
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The older we get the more out of hand the things we’ve accumulated in life tend to become. As kids move out and major life events happen such as wed...
Laura Geller Tells Us How to Look Beautiful at Every Age EP 82
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that feeling pretty can help you take on the world? In this episode that’s what I’m talking about with the amazing Laura Geller. She ...
Think You're Too Old to Run a Marathon? Think Again. EP 81
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about running a marathon, but also thought you might be too old to even try? Then you want to listen to this week’s episode. ...
Insulin Resistance: A Mini Master Class with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 80
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of GRUFFtalk, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman takes a deep dive into INSULIN RESISTANCE: what it is, common symptoms, how to preve...
Fascia: How It Can Help You Age Better with Danielle Friedman EP 79
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman uncovers the long-overlooked component of our physical well-being: fas...
True Happiness: The #1 Secret from Harvard's 85-Year Study EP 78
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better podcast, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman delves into the profound connection between happiness, health,...
Your Pelvic Floor: What It Is and Why It's Super Important for Women 45+ EP 77
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a powerhouse episode of GRUFFtalk with Barbara Hannah Grufferman! This time, we're zeroing in on the body's hidden foundation: the pelvi...
Menopause Cheat Sheet with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall: 5 Ways Your Body Changes Bonus Replay EP 76
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October is Menopause Awareness Month which is the best time to do a mini-masterclass in menopause and how it will change your body. Approximately ...
How Menopause Changes Your Heart with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall Bonus Replay EP 75
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
October is Menopause Awareness Month so we’re kicking off the month with this repost of a deep dive GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman took wi...
Fiber is the ‘Secret Weapon’ to Improving Health and Extending Your Lifespan EP 74
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with sports nutritionist Heidi Skolnik to take a deep d...
Crush Your Goals with Sonia Satra EP 73
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of ‘GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better’ podcast is all about achieving your goals. We’re big fans of goals, but, they aren’...
Why Hair Loss Happens and What to Do About It with Dr. Doris Day EP 72
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss is one of those issues men and women experience that can feel like the world is ending. We tend to place value on hair and make it part of o...
Can Bone Loss Be Reversed? Let's Discuss EP 71
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Low bone density or osteoporosis can wreak havoc with your bones, increasing your risk of fracturing if you fall. So, you want to do two things: 1) ma...
Soccer is Life: How a Group of South African Women Kicked Through Adversity and Inspired the World EP 70
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today GRUFFtalk podcast host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is joIned by Jean Duffy, who wrote a very special book about a very special group of women, kno...
The Power of Choice to Live Better Now and Age Better Later EP 69
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman gives a masterclass in the power of choice, and how it can he...
Weight Loss Strategies That Actually Work EP 68
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss is in the spotlight, thanks to the popularity of Ozempic and other medications that help people lose weight. But . . . there are more ways...
From Cancer Diagnosis to Action: How One Woman Created Products that Look Great, Protect Skin, and Help Save the World EP 67
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to GRUFFtalk where each week we take a deep dive into all the ways we can feel better, look better, live better, and age better. This week...
Does Hormone Therapy Put You On the Fast Track to Dementia with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 66
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can hormone therapy cause dementia? Hormone Therapy (HT) is under the spotlight this month. Considered the ‘gold standard’ for many women to tr...
Fix Your Skin For Good with Dr. Doris Day EP 65
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman takes a deep dive into the amazing world of the skin microbio...
10 Things I Shared on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' to Feel Beautiful and Age Better EP 64
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman has appeared on all the daytime talk shows, like Good Morning America, the Today Show, CBS Morning Show, The ...
Understanding Grief with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor Bonus Replay EP 63
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay of a conversation I had in June 2022. It’s all about grief. What it is, how it affects you, and how to manage it. The expert gu...
Masterclass in Breathing: Elevate Your Health through Effective Breathwork Techniques EP 62
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Breathe with your nose. Breathe low. Breathe slow.” Patrick McKeown, founder of Oxygen Advantage Listen to the conversation host Barbara Ha...
Power Aging: Masterclass in Pain-Free Movement for Optimal Health with Dr. Jordan Metzl EP 61
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is joined by Dr. Jordan Metzl, Sports Medicine Physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in NYC. ...
We Can Talk It Out: Boost Your Relationships With One Key Tool EP 60
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is a research junkie and a few weeks ago she came across a new study stating that if one or both partners in a relation...
How Well Are You Aging? 10 Ways to Check EP 59
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman reviews 10 key measurements that will improve your health and help you age better. What is discuss...
The First 10 Years After Menopause: What You Need to Know EP 58
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 6,000 women reach menopause every day in the U.S. By 2025, there will be more than 50 million postmenopausal women in this country and m...
Hot News on Hormone Therapy: Major Health Organizations Reveal New Position Statements on HT EP 57
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFtalk, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman chats with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and a ...
Fight Bone Loss Like a Badass EP 56
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFTalk, join host Barbara Hannah Grufferman and special guest Joyce Shulman, co-founder of 99 Walks, as they delve into the worl...
Unbreakable You: Boost Your Bone Health with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 55
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month -- no better time to replay this deep dive into bone health with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall t...
Morning TV, Cool Celebs, Surviving Stroke, and More: A Chat with Mark McEwen EP 54
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with renowned TV journalist and stroke survivor Mark McEwen about his person...
Your Pathway to Better Bones at Any Age EP 53
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which is the best time to have an episode focusing on the best ways to keep your bones st...
A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Prescription for a Happy and Healthy Life: A Conversation with Dr. Gladys McGarey, Mother of Holistic Medicine EP 52
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the amazing Dr. Gladys McGarey, the "Mother of Holistic Medicine," joins GRUFFtalk podcast host Barbara Hannah Grufferman to talk abo...
Can Depression Speed Up Aging? EP 51
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomed Dr. Breno Diniz to the show. Dr. Diniz is the lead author of an important new study that shows how ...
Getting Older: Are You Fearless Enough to Shift? EP 50
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes Katie Fogarty to the show to talk about midlife, being fearless, and when and how to pivo...
You're Living Longer But Will Your Money Last? EP 49
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week GRUFFtalk welcomes Cyndi Hutchins, Director of Financial Gerontology at Bank of America, who talks through the unique financial challenges t...
Say Yes to Sex: Reignite Your Sex Life at Any Age EP 48
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex after 50 can be amazing, exciting, gratifying, and possibly the best sex you’ve ever had. What’s the key? Accepting that your body is changi...
3 Ways to Kickstart Your 'Age Better' Spring Tune-Up EP 47
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air, which is the perfect time to add a few new hacks to your “age better toolkit” – like the ones host Barbara Hannah Grufferm...
Can Metformin Help You Age Better with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 46
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes frequent guest, Dr. Margaret Nachtigall, to talk about metformin: what it is, what it do...
5 Things to Eat to Slow Down Aging EP 45
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March is National Nutrition Month, so GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman invited Heidi Skolnik back on the show to talk about how to fuel your b...
Best Time to Eat Protein to Age Better Bonus Replay EP 44
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
March is National Nutrition Month, so we decided to re-share this episode from May 2022. Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with Stephen Perrine...
3 Ways to Move Smarter to Age Better with Gretchen Reynolds EP 43
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Moving more is one of the best ways to age better and this week, GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes Gretchen Reynolds to the show to ta...
Find the Funny in Getting Older with Wendi Aarons EP 42
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is joined today by humor writer Wendi Aarons, who recently wrote a very funny memoir about motherhood, career...
How You Talk With Your Partner Affects Your Health and Happiness EP 41
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Back in the 50s, the very popular magazine, Ladies Home Journal, ran a column called “Can This Marriage Be Saved?” It was one of the most-read mag...
How to Breathe Right to Age Better EP 40
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Breathe with your nose. Breathe low. Breathe slow.” Patrick McKeown, founder of Oxygen Advantage Listen to the conversation host Barbara...
5 Things That Change After Menopause EP 39
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 6,000 women reach menopause every day in the U.S. By 2025, there will be more than 50 million postmenopausal women in this country and m...
How to Move to Age Better and Listener Questions with Dr. Jordan Metzl EP 38
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman is joined by Dr. Jordan Metzl, a highly regarded Sports Medicine Physician at the Hospital for Special Surge...
Get Unstuck and Find Happiness EP 37
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with a leading psychologist and Zen monk about karma and happiness. What is karma, anyway? ...
What Women Over 40 Really Want EP 36
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research focusing on women’s health and specifically on menopausal women . . . is severely lacking and terribly underfunded. Today’s guest is ...
10 Positive Ways to Kickstart Your Best Year Bonus Replay EP 35
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kickstart your New Year, GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman shares her 10 favorite science-backed ways to get back on track with everything y...
How to Save Your Knees Bonus Replay EP 34
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re worried that running or other forms of exercise might hurt your knees, or if you are having knee pain and don’t know what to do, hit the...
ChiRunning: What It Is and How to Do It EP 33
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most effective tools to age better is to move more. In this episode of GRUFFtalk, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with Danny Dreyer, t...
Caregiving Checklist: What You Need to Know EP 32
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About 53 million Americans, most of them women 45 and over, serve as unpaid caregivers for family members – often aging parents -- who need help. Th...
What to Eat to Age Better EP 31
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with Heidi Skolnik, co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Whole Body Reset, which Heidi co-wrote...
Masterclass in Sleep to Age Better EP 30
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is a critical tool to help you age better, but it isn’t always easy to get enough sleep or quality sleep, especially if you’re going through...
Catching Up with Carmindy About Makeup & More EP 29
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GRUFFtalk host Barbara Hannah Grufferman spent time chatting with the charming and upbeat Carmindy Bowyer, a New York-based editorial makeup artist, b...
New York City Marathon: Run It At Any Age EP 28
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman shares a few details about running the recent New York City Marathon on Nov. 6th, 2022. Guest Mary Newell, a retired cl...
Your Brain on Menopause with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 27
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFtalk, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman welcomes Dr. Margaret Nachtigall to the show to talk through the latest research about ho...
Better Sex at Any Age (Part 2) EP 26
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman picks up from where she left off last week and takes a deep dive into ...
Better Sex at Any Age (Part 1) EP 25
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman shares what she learned from interviewing the world-famous relationship expert, Esther Perel, about ho...
Menopause & Your Heart with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 24
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 9 perimenopausal women in the 45-64 age group will develop heart disease. That’s a scary thought and one that may leave you wondering what you ...
Talking Menopause with Stacy London EP 23
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it amazing that even in 2022 that part of what makes us human, a normal biological experience such as menopause, is still considered taboo and...
3+ Things to Know to Age Better EP 22
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things to consider when your plan is to age better, age stronger, and age healthier. It’s a mindset shift knowing that your best y...
The Power of Walking to Age Better EP 21
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise across the world. It’s practically free, it doesn’t require expensive equipment, and it’s g...
Motivate Yourself to Age Better EP 20
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that exercise is an important part of healthy living. It’s key in maintaining bone health too. Sometimes knowing is not enough. We have ...
Reverse Memory Loss to Age Better EP 19
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The thought of losing your memory and not being in your right mind is one of the scariest things I can think of. It is my biggest fear. After losing m...
How to Use CBD to Age Better EP 18
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The health benefits of cannabis and hemp plants have been gaining in popularity and support from both legislation and the medical community. The repor...
Stop Hair Loss at Any Age with Dr. Doris Day EP 17
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss is one of those issues men and women experience that can feel like the world is ending. We tend to place value on hair and make it part of o...
15 Things You Don't Talk About -- But Should EP 16
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we age. changes in our body, how we think, and how we view the world around us can be unsettling. We’ve been changing since birth but as we get t...
Better Bones at Any Age with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 15
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In case you haven’t been appreciative of your bone health lately, or perhaps you are beginning to suspect problems, let me sound the alarm and remin...
Declutter Your Life to Age Better with Julie Morgenstern EP 14
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The older we get the more out of hand the things we’ve accumulated in life tend to become. As kids move out and major life events happen such as wed...
Master Your Microbiome to Age Better EP 13
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health has become such a popular topic for aging and solving many of the mysteries surrounding all kinds of diseases. We’re diving into the gut ...
10 Ways to Measure Your Health to Age Better EP 12
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, visits to the doctor increase, testing increases, lab results get confusing and researching health concerns on your own can make you check ...
How to Make Healthy Habits Stick at Any Age EP 11
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having healthy habits shouldn’t feel like a luxury or like something far out of reach. Sleep, exercise, and healthy home cooked meals are attainable...
Fight Belly Fat After Menopause with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP 10
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Belly fat may or may not be a cosmetic or aesthetic concern for you, but if you’re struggling with getting rid of stubborn belly fat, it should be a...
Run At Any Age with Jeff Galloway EP: 9
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This statistic stopped me in my tracks: being positive about aging can add 7.5 years to your life. That’s pretty amazing, isn’t it? I’m sharing ...
Seven Small Steps to a Better Brain EP: 8
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t control getting older, but we can control how we do it. Today, I’m talking about how we can take steps to improve our brain. Have you ev...
How Grief Rewires Your Brain and Body EP: 7
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Arizona. Her focus is on the physical and emotional responses we experienc...
How Women Revolutionized Fitness EP 6
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with author Danielle Friedman. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist who specializes in telling stories at the intersectio...
Fix Your Knees at Any Age with Dr. Jordan Metzl EP: 5
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about knees. Knee health is something that affects many people especially after age 45. I know I’m not alone dealing with a (r...
Monthly 'Menopause Cheat Sheet' with Dr. Margaret Nachtigall EP: 4
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is our Menopause Cheat Sheet episode. Dr. Margaret Nachtigall is joining me to answer your questions about menopause and related issues. This is...
The Power of Pretty with Laura Geller EP: 3
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that feeling pretty can help you take on the world? In this episode that’s what I’m talking about with the amazing Laura Geller. She ...
How to Lose Weight & Build Muscle After 50 EP: 2
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Stephen Perrine and Heidi Skolnik, co-authors of The Whole Body Reset: Your Weight-Loss Plan for a Flat Belly, Optimum Health...
Why You Should Keep Working After 50 EP: 1
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with Kerry Hannon, an expert about money and future trends, especially for people over the age of 50. Conventional wisdom might ...
GRUFFtalk with Barbara Hannah Grufferman
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the F is happening? Women are living longer and living better. That’s what’s happening! Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman shares her insights a...