Nov 28, 2023

Emergency numbers are the kind of thing you may not fully appreciate until you need them. 

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

Would you know how to contact 911 for a loved one who lives in a different state? 

Many people assume that if you call 911 in your local area that they would be able to connect...

Nov 21, 2023

Improve your perimenopausal symptoms while protecting your brain as well.

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

Are you in your early 40’s or 50’s and wondering if you are going through perimenopause? 

If so, check out this episode with Dr. Amanda Tracy as she shares what you need to know during...

Nov 7, 2023

Negative beliefs about aging decrease your lifespan 

by an average of seven and a half years. 

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

 From childhood on, we are barraged with messages that to grow older is a sad thing – that it means decline, decay, and illness. Society is also full of ageist myths and beliefs...

Oct 31, 2023

No matter where you live or who you are, breast cancer 

could affect your life.

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

For nearly 4 decades now, October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. No matter where you live or who you are, breast cancer could affect your life. 

Understanding...

Oct 24, 2023

Being a lifelong learner in pursuit of true health and wellness

is part of being age-friendly. 

—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN

When it comes to managing chronic illness and even preventing it – the key lies in the power of nutrition.

The impact of WHAT WE EAT and WHEN WE EAT determines the level of...