The Art Of Living with Kathy Smith

The Art Of Living with Kathy Smith

Health news that you can use with New York Times Best-Selling Author and Fitness Titan, Kathy Smith. Listen up if you want the most up-to-date and accurate information on fitness, longevity, health, aging and motivation. Each show consists of the biggest stories in health as well as new breakthrough techniques to live a healthier, more vibrant life. You'll feel like you're part of the conversation as Kathy gets real on The Art of Aging!

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June 19, 2024 • 48 mins

In our never-ending quest for the fountain of youth, people will try all sorts of gimmicks and products that promise eternal vitality and radiance. However, true longevity isn't about chasing fads - it's about understanding the science of how our bodies age and making lifestyle choices that promote healthspan as well as lifespan. My guest today is Bill Gifford, an author who has dedicated years to researching this fasc...

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Here's a sobering fact: more than 75% of the population in America over the age of 65 has not one, but two degenerative diseases. The rise in chronic illness is affecting nearly every family in America.

However, today's guest challenges the idea that we must accept this as a natural part of the aging process.

Dr. Camillo Ricordi, a distinguished scientist, author, and pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine, joins us. Through...

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June 14, 2023 • 37 mins

From the moment we lift our heads off the pillow and put our feet on the floor… our days are filled with movement. In fact we make hundreds of movement decisions every single day.

For the most part we don't think of our movements as 'choices'... but in fact whether they are conscious or unconscious – we're the boss of how our bodies move and the consequences of those choices.

I recently spoke with author Katy Bowman about her newes...

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Many of us are searching for a magic bullet to improve our longevity, whether it be a supplement, medication, or exotic superfood. And yet, when it comes to enhancing our health span and preventing cognitive and physical decline, it turns out that exercise is the most potent tool we have at our disposal… even more than nutrition, sleep, or medication....
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January 4, 2023 • 48 mins
New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Robert Lustig, is sounding the alarm on the problems caused by processed foods and sugar. His new book, Metabolical, takes a deep dive into what's fueling the continual increase of lifestyle diseases. By now, you know these diseases by heart… type 2 diabetes, hypertension, lipid problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, and the list goes on.
 
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Many of us are walking around in a tired and dazed state, resting poorly at night, and living in a low-energy loop. Exhaustion is often the result of living out of sync with your circadian rhythms, which is the inner clock that dictates the ebb and flow of hormones, body temperature, and blood pressure. 
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On today's show, Dr. Kathyrn Schmitz is talking about her book, Moving Through Cancer. Her empowering message will not only resonate with anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer but with their family and loved ones as well. 
 
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September 7, 2022 • 56 mins
When we think of the names of women who have seemingly defied the aging process, who comes to mind? Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and Judy Dench. These are just a few women who have  decided to celebrate their natural beauty. We admire them for their confidence, talents, and sense of style. But in a culture that's obsessed with youth, it can be diffic...
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We're in the third decade of the 21st century, if you're currently in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, then you've been a part of the modern fitness industry. To those of you who have been exercising most of your adult lives, congratulations: You are in the first generation of active adults who have had access to gyms and exercise throughout their life span. 
 
The original intent of exercise was to sculpt ...
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Today, we're welcoming back Dr. Sara Gottfried. In past episodes, we've talked about how hormones impact every system of your body. In today's episode, we'll take it one step further. Because as she points out in her new book, "Women, Food and Hormones"  food is the backbone of the hormones you make. When it comes to your health and metabolism, food is medicine.  
 
In her newest book, Dr. Gottfried prese...
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If you've tried everything to gain control of your health and manage your weight but still feel like you can't reach your goals, I think you'll appreciate today's conversation about Uric Acid. 
 
The scientific literature is bursting with evidence that chronic elevated uric acid lies at the root of many pervasive health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. But it's not something ...
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Welcome to On Health: The Art Of Living, where I bring you the latest research and info on how to live a healthier, more vibrant, more passion-driven life.

To help you better understand the importance of gut health, and support your journey to better digestive function, I've invited Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, lovingly known as "Dr B" back on the show! 
 
If you missed our last discussion,  check out...

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Dr. Felice Gersh is back on the podcast by popular demand! She's been on the show twice before sharing science-backed information on intermittent fasting, and today's podcast is all about the Big M... menopause. 

In this episode, we discuss step-by-step approaches that guide you through the menopausal phases (pre and post), and how to handle everything from hot flashes to fuzzy thinking... from irritability to insomnia.

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April 21, 2021 • 45 mins

ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING FACTS OF HUMAN BIOLOGY IS THAT WE ARE MUCH BETTER AT CREATING FAT THAN WE ARE AT BURNING IT OFF.

TODAY'S GUEST OFFERS THE TOOLS TO HELP YOU FLIP THAT SWITCH TO BECOME WHAT HE CALLS A "FAT-BURNING BEAST" IN HIS NEW BOOK "TWO MEALS A DAY: THE SIMPLE, SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY TO LOSE FAT, REVERSE AGING, AND BREAK FREE FROM DIET FRUSTRATION FOREVER." 

HE IS A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR, AN ELITE ENDURA...

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March 31, 2021 • 29 mins
Look around you. Where you are right now is the destination that represents every step you've ever taken, every road you've ever traveled down, every choice you've ever made. 
 
Whatever those habits were, however small or large they seemed at the time…which book to read, what shoes to wear…they're all pieces of the jigsaw puzzle that form a picture of you today. Each one, in its own way, contributed some...
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Until around age 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. At some point in that third decade, you start to lose muscle mass and function. You can lose as much as 3-5% of that muscle mass each decade after age 30. The term for this is "age-related sarcopenia."

Even if you're active, you can still lose muscle if you're not training and eating properly. Why is all of this so important? That's the topic of the show today. 

I'm a bi...

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Women's bodies go through many complex stages in a lifetime. Each of our journeys are unique, and they can include the excitement and stress of building our careers, through the rollercoaster of pregnancy and its postpartum aftermath, to the shifting hormonal dance of menopause. With each stage comes dramatic physical and emotional changes that often manifest themselves in seemingly unrelated symptoms. 

We all tend to look at thes...

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We're increasingly coming to understand  that the way to bolster your immune system begins with the microbiome. Surprisingly, the microbiome in your gut is home to 70% of our immune system. 

The human gut is complex and has a huge impact on whole-body health. A healthy gut supports a strong immune system, brain health, and heart health. A balanced microbiome can create easier weight loss and weight management and have a positive i...

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Today's guest, Dr. Felice Gersh will be answering the most frequently asked questions I get about time-restricted eating. Last year's podcast with Felice was one of our most popular shows. 

As most of you know, time-restricted eating is a nutritional approach based on when you eat. Basically, all meals and snacks are consumed within a particular window of time each day. Outside that window, no calories are ...
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