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Bob retired as a Colonel and went into private practice where he remains today as a Urologist. I finished 7 years with the Army and taught Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Hawaii after my first child was born. After our third child, I started a Shaklee business and have enjoyed all the benefits ever since. Now that our girls are on their own, I have gone back into nursing and am enjoying being a Urology Nurse Clinician . I work as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and am part of the Homeland Defense Team of nurses. Shaklee is Major part of my life that I have continued to be able to do. My Shaklee hours are always fun and flexable. Make sure you are doing everyday what you want to be doing!!

11/06/2026

Healthy aging isn’t something that suddenly starts when you reach a certain birthday.

Your body is changing throughout your entire life, and many of the everyday habits we already know are good for us become even more important as the years go by.

Things like moving regularly help support strength and mobility.

Getting enough protein helps your body maintain and repair muscle.

Sleep gives your body time to recover, while good nutrition and hydration help keep all those everyday systems working the way they should.

None of this means you have to have a “perfect” wellness routine.

In fact, healthy aging is much more about what you do consistently than what you do occasionally.

That morning walk, the protein you add to breakfast, going to bed a little earlier, drinking your water… those small choices may not feel very exciting today, but together they help build a stronger foundation for tomorrow.

11/06/2026

When people hear longevity, they often think it simply means living longer.

But there’s another important part of the conversation: healthspan.

Healthspan is about the years we spend in generally good health, staying active, maintaining function, and continuing to participate in the things we enjoy.

That shifts the question from simply, “How long can we live?” to “How can we better support our health during those years?”

We’ll be digging into that bigger healthy-aging conversation during The Longevity Connection on Wednesday, November 18 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT with Dr. John Westerdahl.

Reserve your spot using the registration link in the comment section!

11/05/2026

When you hear the word longevity, your first thought might be, “How long am I going to live?”

But that’s only part of the conversation.

There’s also something called healthspan.

While lifespan describes the total number of years we live, healthspan is about how many of those years we spend in generally good health and able to stay active and independent.
And that difference matters.

Most of us don’t just want more birthdays.

We want to be able to travel, work in the garden, play with our grandchildren, take the stairs, go for a walk, and keep participating in the things that make life enjoyable.

That’s why so much of the conversation around longevity today is shifting from simply living longer to understanding how we can better support our health throughout those years.

More years are great. More healthy, active years? That’s an even better goal.

11/04/2026

Muscle might not be the first thing you think about when you hear “healthy aging,” but it plays a surprisingly big role.

Your muscles help you do far more than exercise. They help you stand up from a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, maintain your balance, walk through an airport, work around the house, and keep up with the people you love.

The tricky part is that adults can gradually lose muscle mass and strength as they get older, especially when activity levels decrease.

That’s one reason staying active and including resistance or strength-building activities becomes so important.

And because muscle is made from protein, getting enough protein throughout the day also gives the body the amino acids it needs for muscle maintenance and repair.

So maintaining muscle isn’t really about looking muscular.

It’s about helping your body stay capable.

11/04/2026

Did you know two people can be the exact same age and still be aging differently?

That’s one reason the conversation around longevity has become so interesting.

Your chronological age tells you how many birthdays you’ve had.

But researchers also study things like biological age, which looks at how the body may be changing and functioning over time.

That doesn’t mean there’s one magic number that tells the whole story.

But it does remind us that aging is more complex than the calendar.

Lifestyle, movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, and other factors may all play a role in how the body changes over time.

That’s part of what makes the longevity conversation so worth paying attention to.

Join us for Wellness Connection Live: The Longevity Connection on Wednesday, November 18 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.

Register for free using the link below!
www.yfp.works/longevity

11/03/2026

When we think about aging, we usually notice the things happening on the outside first, a few gray hairs, changes in our skin, or maybe needing those reading glasses a little more often.

But aging is also happening at a much smaller level: inside our cells.

Your cells are busy all day long. They produce energy, make proteins, repair damage, communicate with other cells, and perform thousands of jobs that help keep your body functioning.

As we get older, some of those processes can gradually become less efficient.

That’s one of the reasons scientists have become so interested in studying cellular aging.

Researchers are looking at things like how cells produce energy, how they repair themselves, how they communicate, and what happens when damaged or aging cells begin behaving differently.

We’re learning that aging is much more complex than wrinkles or the number of candles on a birthday cake.

A lot is happening behind the scenes.

11/02/2026

Your birthday tells you your chronological age, the number of years you’ve been alive.

Simple enough.

But scientists have also been studying something called biological age, and that gets a little more interesting.

Biological age is an attempt to understand how different parts of the body may be aging based on biological changes rather than simply counting birthdays.

Why might two people who are both 65 feel very different physically?

Part of the answer can involve genetics, but lifestyle and environment matter too.

Sleep, nutrition, activity, stress, smoking, and other exposures can all affect different systems in the body over time.

Biological age is still a developing area of research, and there isn’t one single measurement that tells the entire story.

But it does highlight something fascinating: aging isn’t exactly the same for everyone.

And that’s opening up an entirely new conversation about what influences how we age.

10/30/2026

Halloween may be filled with candy, chocolate, and other treats, but your body's nutritional needs don't change just because it's a holiday.

Protein is an essential nutrient that your body uses every day.

It provides amino acids needed to maintain and repair tissues, including muscle, and to produce enzymes, hormones, and other proteins involved in normal body functions.

That's why protein isn't something we only need when we're exercising or trying to “eat healthy.”

It's part of our everyday nutrition.

So yes, enjoy the Halloween candy. But don't let a day centered around treats completely replace the foods that provide the nutrients your body needs.

A protein-rich breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a protein-containing snack can help keep your overall eating pattern more balanced while still leaving room for the foods you enjoy.

Halloween is one day. Your body still has everyday nutritional needs.

What protein-rich food will be on your menu this Halloween?

10/29/2026

Halloween can make food unusually easy to grab.

A bowl of candy at work. Treats at home. Snacks at a party. A handful of something sweet every time you walk through the kitchen.

The problem isn't that these foods exist.

The interesting question is whether they're replacing the meals and snacks that normally provide the nutrients your body needs.

Many traditional Halloween treats provide plenty of carbohydrates and added sugar but relatively little protein.

Protein is important because it contributes to feelings of fullness and provides amino acids your body needs for maintaining and repairing tissues.

That's why having regular, satisfying meals can be especially helpful during a treat-filled season.

Think of Halloween treats as part of your eating pattern, rather than the entire eating pattern.

Eat your regular meals. Include protein. Enjoy your favorite treats.

It's not about making Halloween perfect.

It's about keeping the nutritional foundation underneath it.

What is your favorite protein-rich snack to keep around during Halloween?

10/28/2026

Ever notice that you can eat several pieces of candy and still feel like you haven't really eaten?

There's a reason it's useful to think about the difference between a treat and a satisfying snack.

Protein is one of the nutrients associated with satiety, or the feeling of fullness after eating. Including protein as part of a meal or snack can contribute to a more satisfying eating pattern.

That doesn't mean protein makes you immune to cravings, and it certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't enjoy Halloween treats.

It simply means that if you're genuinely hungry, candy may not be the most satisfying thing to build your snack around.

Try pairing your normal Halloween fun with foods that provide more nutritional substance.

Greek yogurt and berries.
Apple and peanut butter.
Cheese and fruit.
A hard-boiled egg with whole-grain toast.

Then enjoy the chocolate or candy because it's something you want to enjoy, not because it's the only food available.

A treat can be enjoyable. A snack can be nourishing. They don't have to be the same thing.

Which combination would you choose?

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