By Dr. Stuart H. Garber, DC, PhD
September is Healthy Aging Month. It’s not just a feel-good slogan, it’s a reminder that health doesn’t just happen. It’s built—choice by choice, habit by habit—over years. Wait until you’re hurt or sick, and you're already behind. Prevention = staying active, independent, strong.
Top Tips for Aging Well
1. Move daily, seriously.
You won’t feel old if you don’t act old. 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly cuts all-cause mortality by ~31% and protects against over 30 chronic diseases—from heart failure to osteoporosis.¹ Resistance training reverses muscle loss and loss of independence.² Exercise slows cellular aging and preserves function.¹
Not extreme. Just consistent. Walk. Stretch. Dance. Strength train. Daily. Strong muscles protect joints and bones. Movement keeps circulation going and lowers inflammation.
2. Tame inflammation.
Aging brings chronic low-level inflammation (aka “inflammaging”), marked by too much inflammation and a stressed-out immune system. It also fuels frailty, osteoporosis, heart disease, & neurocognitive decline.³
Food is medicine. Cut processed foods, sleep well, tame stress. Targeted remedies can help lower systemic inflammation and promote recovery.
3. Support your nervous system.
Your spine houses the nervous system. If your spine is restricted, nerves are restricted. Adhesions, whether in the fascia along your spine or elsewhere in the body, can also interfere with movement and signal flow. Regular chiropractic care clears these restrictions so the system can function at full capacity. Alternative modalities like homeopathy, help regulate stress (like Anxiety Relief) and support sleep (Sleep Aid)—two of the biggest factors in healthy aging.
4. Keep lungs and heart strong.
If you can’t breathe well or circulate blood, life shrinks. Train your VO2 max. Brisk walks, intervals, breathing exercises—all help. Clean air matters. Dr. Garber’s Lung Health bioformula can support lung resilience too.
5. Stay socially active and mentally sharp.
Loneliness & social isolation accelerates both cognitive decline and mortality risk.⁴ Stay connected. Reach out. Stay curious. Learn something new. Find joy & gratitude in the mundane. Brain health fuels whole-body health, no question.
6. Protect your joints.
Cartilage doesn’t regenerate easily. Joint degeneration is one of the biggest reasons people lose mobility. Chiropractic adjustments help maintain alignment and function. Homeopathy supports the body’s repair signals. Dr. Garber’s Joint Health bioformula can ease inflammation and stiffness so you keep moving.
7. Bolster bone density.
Osteoporosis is silent until it isn’t. It affects approximately 12.6% of adults aged 50 and older in the U.S. and nearly 27.1% of women aged 65 and older, showing a steep age-related rise.⁵ About 10 million Americans already have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk for fractures.⁶
Prevention is everything. Weight-bearing exercise builds density. Essential nutrients matter. Adequate protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2 are critical. Dr. Garber’s Bone Strength bioformula is designed to help maintain bone quality and support mineral metabolism naturally.
Regarding Brain Health
Preventing Alzheimer’s or dementia starts with the same foundations we build lifelong health upon. Check out my blog, “Alzheimer's Is Not Inevitable—Here’s How to Protect Your Brain Naturally”, for practical strategies on protecting brain metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Because when the brain functions better, aging slows.
A Personal Note
I don’t just preach this, I live it. My days at the ranch are full: caring for three horses, five dogs, and still treating patients. That means lifting, walking, bending, riding—all day long. I don’t “work out.” I just keep moving. Motion is the foundation of health. Stop moving, and you really do get old fast. That classic adage is true: if you don’t use it, you lose it.
BTS shooting one of our Wellness Wednesday videos for social media.
Bottom Line
Healthy aging isn’t about chasing youth & trying to stay 25 forever. It’s about building strength and resilience so you live fully, at any age. Holistic care that considers the whole being—like chiropractic, homeopathy, and Dr. Garber’s Bioformulas—gives you tools that work with your body: joints, bones, nerves, immunity, without guesswork or side effects.
Prevention isn’t a cliché. It’s always the best form of care.
Citations
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J Nutr Health Aging. “Evidence-based exercise enhances healthy aging.” 2024. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12180035/
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PubMed. “Evidence on Physical Activity and the Prevention of Frailty and Sarcopenia Among Older People: A Systematic Review to Inform the World Health Organization Physical Activity Guidelines” 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32781432/
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PubMed. “Molecular inflammation: underpinnings of aging and age-related diseases.” 2008. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18692159/
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Lancet. “Strengthening social connections to address loneliness in older adults.” 2025. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(25)00001-7/fulltext
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CDC. “Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass in Older Adults: United States, 2017–201" Data Brief No. 405. 2025. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db405.htm
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Osteoporosis. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis
