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Healthy Habits Happy HomesBy the age of five or six, your kids will form ea Author: Guelph Family Health Study
By the age of five or six, your kids will form eating, exercise and sleep habits that can last a lifetime. The Guelph Family Health Study is testing new ways for kids to learn healthy habits early habits that can significantly lower a childs risk for disease now and in the future. Our podcast, Healthy Habits, Happy Homes provides evidence-based advice, tips, tools, and interviews with experts to help your family develop healthy home routines! Language: en Genres: Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 75: A Geriatrician's Guide to Healthy Aging & Supporting Aging Parents
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alejandra Villalobos, a dedicated geriatrician with over 18 years of experience caring for older adults. From her early work providing home visits to seniors in underserved communities in the Bronx to her current role at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill, Dr. Villalobos has spent her career championing dignity, independence, and quality of life for aging adults. Together, we explore what it really means to age well, from the habits that make the biggest difference in your 40s and 50s to the daily practices that support long-term health and vitality. Dr. Villalobos also shares compassionate, practical advice for families supporting aging parents including how to navigate tough conversations, promote independence safely at home, and recognize early signs of cognitive decline. Whether you’re thinking about your own healthy aging journey or caring for an older loved one, this conversation offers real-world insights to help every generation age smart. Soundtrack Music by @vladest_art — Positive Thinking License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en
