Dr. Mantell on Active Aging

My heart was touched recently in my favorite local deli in San Diego. No, it wasn’t the Reuben sandwich I treat myself to once a month, nor was it the sour pickles. It was an unexpected birthday party that I found so moving. “Would everyone please join us in...

“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”?— W. Edwards DemingMovies, television shows, lyrics, books, radio programs, sports, software, news—in other words, just about everything these days is available “on demand” or features an on-demand component....

Middle-Age and Not Yet Fit? Uh Oh.

Depending on who you ask, it seems almost everyone these days is “middle-age.” The US Census says it’s basically between 35-54 years old. Some say between 45-60, and others say it extends to 65 years old. Point is the idea of “middle-age” covers a whole lot of people,...

10 Minutes Before You Exercise

Ever wonder what world-class, elite level athletes do before they get on the field? They do the same thing that well-informed fitness enthusiasts, celebrity trainers and leading coaches do. They use relaxation and visualization techniques to boost their...

Take a Hike

There’s a Latin proverb that says, “Solvitur ambulando,” meaning “The problem will walk itself out.” Dr. Tad Kostrubala, who was head of psychiatry at San Diego’s Mercy Hospital back in the ‘70s, became famous for creating the stir about “running therapy” by taking...