Welcome to the November 2026 Veterans Day Special Edition of VINCE Lifestyle Magazine, dedicated to service, strength, and the power of starting over. Co-published by U.S. Navy veteran and wellness coach Vincent Ferguson alongside brand architect Glenna Gonzalez, MBA, this issue provides actionable insights, expert advice, and real stories focused on healthy aging, longevity, and purposeful living for adults over 40. In this issue: Cover Story – From Solitary to Strength:Former U.S. Army Green Beret Michael Taylor shares his harrowing experience surviving 17½ months of solitary confinement in Japan, his path to rebuilding his physical strength to competitive bodybuilding shape, and founding the functional hydration drink Vitamin 1. Healthy Hedonism & Stress-Free Wellness:Naturopathic doctor Erica Oberg explains why feeling good is essential for long-term health and why joy and social connection are vital to beating midlife wellness burnout. Functional Nutrition & Sourcing:The founders of Belize Blue Nutrients separate science from hype regarding ocean-farmed sea moss and its role in gut health, thyroid function, and metabolic support. Integrated Care & Muscle Preservation: Longevity expert Ami Porges discusses coordinated care teams, navigating GLP-1 weight-loss medications, and the crucial importance of maintaining lean muscle mass after 40. Navigating the Empty Nest: Somatic life coach Jason Feldman provides actionable strategies to help parents transition past the caregiving role and reclaim personal vitality and identity. Next-Chapter Wealth & Travel:Practical playbooks for midlife side gigs, the VINCE Lifestyle Affiliate Club, and exclusive business travel perks.
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VINCE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE From the Publishers
NOVEMBER 2026 · VETERANS DAY EDITION
Glenna Gonzalez, MBA, MA Brand Architect & CEO, JB Tyler Marketing Group
Vincent Ferguson U.S. Navy Veteran & Certified Wellness Coach
This issue brings together stories of courage, perseverance, personal reinvention, and the many ways we continue to grow throughout life. At the center of this edition is our cover feature, Michael Taylor: From Green Beret to Entrepreneur. His extraordinary journey from military service and 17½ months in solitary confinement in Japan to rebuilding his health, strength, and business is a powerful account of resilience and determination. We believe his story reminds us that even after life's most difficult chapters, there is always an opportunity to begin again. As we honor our nation's veterans, we also recognize that service takes many forms. As a U.S. Navy veteran, Vince reflects on his own lifetime of service and his continued commitment to helping individuals and families embrace healthier, more purposeful lives. Through Six Weeks to Fitness and the More Life to Your Years platform, we continue to reinforce an important message: getting older does not mean giving up on becoming better. In this edition, we also explore the evolving conversation around health and longevity. From Dr. Erica Oberg's perspective on the importance of joy in healthy aging to Ami Porges' insights into coordinated healthcare and prevention, we bring our readers conversations that challenge conventional thinking and encourage a more thoughtful approach to living well.
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COVER STORY From Solitary to Strength
Former Green Beret Michael Taylor survived 17½ months in solitary, then built Vitamin 1.
04 Who Is Vince Ferguson?
21 VINCE Lifestyle Side Gigs
22 VINCE Lifestyle Magazine Directory
26 Dr. Erica Oberg: When Healthy Habits Become Another Source of Stress
34 Belize Blue Nutrients with Brian McGuire & Christina Kinder
45 Coach Jason on Moving Beyond the “Parent Persona”
51 Ami Porges: Healthcare That Works as a Team
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VINCE FERGUSON ? A LIFETIME OF SERVICE Longer, Healthier Lives BY VINCENT FERGUSON U.S. Navy Veteran | Certified Wellness Coach | Co-Publisher, VINCE Lifestyle Magazine
EVERY NOVEMBER, as our nation pauses to recognize Veterans Day, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to serve. For many people, military service represents a particular chapter in their lives—a time when they wore the uniform, answered the call of duty, and committed themselves to something greater than their individual interests. For me, serving in the United States Navy was part of a much larger journey. It helped shape a commitment that has remained with me throughout my life: the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Although my military service eventually came to an end, my commitment to serving others did not. It simply took on a different form. FROM MILITARY SERVICE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE After my time in the Navy, I found another way to serve—through community involvement.
I created programs designed to inspire, educate, and empower children and families. One of my early initiatives was the Children's Choice Awards, an event that gave children an opportunity to recognize individuals they admired in entertainment, sports, education, and other fields. I believed then, as I do today, that young people need positive role models.
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“Young people need positive role models.” — VINCENT FERGUSON
Through the Expo, we brought together children, families, athletes, fitness professionals, and community organizations to promote the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living. Thousands of children and family members had opportunities to participate in sports activities, learn about wellness, and discover that being physically active could be both enjoyable and empowering. Thousands of children and family members had opportunities to participate in sports activities, learn about wellness, and discover that being physically active could be both enjoyable and empowering. Looking back, I realize that these events were all connected by a common purpose: creating opportunities for people to improve their lives. Looking back, I realize that these events were all connected by a common purpose: creating opportunities for people to improve their lives. A NEW MISSION: HELPING PEOPLE TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH As my community work evolved, so did my understanding of the challenges facing individuals and families. I began to recognize that promoting physical fitness wasn't enough. People also needed As my community work evolved, so did my understanding of the challenges facing individuals and families. I began to recognize that promoting physical fitness wasn't enough. People also needed practical information, A NEW MISSION: HELPING PEOPLE TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH Through the Expo, we brought together children, families, athletes, fitness professionals, and community organizations to promote the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living.
They need to see examples of individuals who have achieved success through determination, discipline, perseverance, and hard work. The Children's Choice Awards was about more than recognizing celebrities and public figures. It was about giving children a voice and encouraging them to dream beyond their circumstances. That commitment eventually expanded into the Children's Sports & Fitness Expo, one of the community programs I remain especially proud of. Through the Expo, we brought together children, families, athletes, fitness professionals, and community organizations to promote the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and healthy living.
encouragement, and ongoing support to develop healthier lifestyles.
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“Wellness is not a destination. It’s a lifelong journey.” VINCENT FERGUSON
We may not have the same energy we had in our twenties or thirties. We may face new health challenges, changing responsibilities, or uncertainty about what the next chapter of life will bring. But I firmly believe that getting older does not mean we have to stop getting better. We can become stronger. We can improve our eating habits. We can challenge our minds, discover new interests, build meaningful relationships, and continue contributing to our communities. Most importantly, we can continue living with purpose. That belief inspired the direction of my “More Life to Your Years” with Vincent Ferguson podcast and YouTube channel, where I interview doctors, health professionals, athletes, and inspiring individuals who share practical insights about healthy aging. It's also central to the mission of VINCE Lifestyle Magazine, which I have the privilege of co- publishing. Through the magazine, we're creating a platform that celebrates the possibilities of life after 40. We want readers to understand that healthy aging involves more than exercise and nutrition. 6
That realization became a driving force behind Body Sculpt of New York, the nonprofit organization I founded in 1989, and my Six Weeks to Fitness programs. My goal was never simply to help people lose weight or get into better physical shape. I wanted to help them understand that taking responsibility for their health could improve their confidence, energy, independence, and overall quality of life. Over the years, I've come to believe that wellness is not a destination. It's a lifelong journey, and each of us has an opportunity to make meaningful improvements regardless of our age or circumstances. WHY ADULTS OVER 40 MATTER SO MUCH TO ME Today, one of my greatest passions is helping adults over 40 live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. As we grow older, it's easy to become discouraged by the physical changes that accompany aging.
THE MISSION CONTINUES As I reflect on my journey, I recognize that my commitment to service continues to evolve. In January 2027, Body Sculpt of New York will launch a free 21-Day Sugar-Free Challenge, designed to help adults become more aware of added sugar in their diets and provide practical tools, education, and community support for making healthier choices. This initiative represents another chapter in a mission that began decades ago. From celebrating children's role models to organizing fitness expos, developing wellness programs, and creating media platforms for adults over 40, my purpose has remained remarkably consistent. I want to help people recognize their potential and give them opportunities to improve their lives. And perhaps that's one of the most valuable lessons I've learned about service: You don't have to wear a uniform to make a difference. You simply have to care enough to take action. HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED As we celebrate Veteran’s Day, I want to express my gratitude to the men and women who have served our country.
Particularly to those who have made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our freedoms. I also want to recognize the many veterans who continue serving their communities long after their military careers have ended. Their contributions remind us that service is not defined solely by where we have been, but also by what we choose to do with the years ahead. As a Navy veteran, I am proud of my military service. But I am equally grateful for the opportunities I've had to continue serving through my work in health, fitness, education, and community development. I may no longer wear the uniform, but my commitment to service remains as strong as ever. Today, my mission is to help others live healthier, more purposeful lives— and to add more life to their years. To my fellow veterans: Thank you for your service. May we continue to serve, inspire, and make a difference for generations to come. HAPPY VETERANS DAY !
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From a Japanese Prison to Founding Vitamin 1: Michael Taylor’s Remarkable Comeback What does it take to rebuild your life after experiencing unimaginable adversity? In this compelling episode of More Life to Your Years, host Vincent Ferguson sits down with Michael Taylor, a former U.S. Army Green Beret whose extraordinary journey took him from military service and a controversial 2019 operation involving former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to 17½ months of solitary confinement in a Japanese prison. Taylor describes the physical and emotional toll of his incarceration, including losing 50 pounds, enduring harsh prison conditions, and facing the devastating loss of his father while behind bars. Returning home severely weakened and struggling to walk even short distances, he faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding his life and health. But Taylor's story is ultimately one of resilience, discipline, and the determination to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Through perseverance and a commitment to physical recovery, he worked his way back to competitive bodybuilding shape. His experiences also inspired him to establish Vitamin 1, a sugar-free, caffeine-free hydration beverage designed with just 10 calories per bottle, drawing on lessons from his military service in the extreme heat of Iraq. For adults navigating life's unexpected setbacks, Taylor's journey offers a powerful reminder that rebuilding strength, reclaiming purpose, and starting again are possible at any stage of life. 19
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Can Trying Too Hard to Be Healthy Actually Make You Unhealthy? Dr. Erica Oberg on the Power of Joy and Healthy Aging
Is it possible to become so focused on living a healthy lifestyle that we actually lose sight of what makes life worth living? In this thought-provoking episode of More Life to Your Years, host Vincent Ferguson welcomes Dr. Erica Oberg, naturopathic doctor, researcher, and author of Healthy Hedonism: Why Feeling Good Is Good for You. Dr. Oberg challenges the conventional approach to wellness, explaining why strict diets, relentless exercise routines, calorie counting, and supplement regimens can sometimes create more stress than benefit. Instead, she introduces the concept of healthy hedonism: making choices that bring genuine enjoyment while supporting long-term health. The conversation explores the relationship between pleasure, stress, hormones, menopause, social connections, and longevity, including why enjoyable physical activity and meaningful relationships can be just as important as traditional health goals. For adults over 40, this interview offers an important reminder that healthy aging should not become another exhausting obligation.
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BELIZE BLUE NUTRIENTS Belize Blue Nutrients founders Christina Kinder and Brian McGuire separate the science from the hype on digestion, thyroid, heart, beauty, brain, and sexual health claims.
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Sourcing Matters: The Truth About Sea Moss After 40
Sea moss promotes better digestion,thyroid support, thicker hair, and even a better sexlife. Is there science behind it, or is marketing running ahead of the evidence? Vince Ferguson asked the founders of Belize Blue Nutrients, which ocean-farms sea moss in the protected Caribbean waters of Belize,to explain what it can and can't do for adults over 40. Brian says that Belize has some of the cleanest water in the world, next to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sea moss is like a sponge; it absorbs whatever is around it. It's harvested after five to six weeks, soaked in fresh water, and sun-dried for three to five days to an 18– 20% moisture rate. It’s processed in an FDA- registered facility with no additives or preservatives. The quality is maintained in the process.
35 Christina says that Belize Blue Nutrients ocean-farm miles offshore, away from land runoff and fertilizers, near the Belize Barrier Reef in the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. These are protected areas with no industry around them. Wellness starts at the source. For women, this is great because the product it supports metabolism, hormonal shifts after menopause, and healthy hair and skin.For men, it supports hormone regulation, energy, and stamina. Where does sea moss realistically fit as digestion and energy decline with age? Christina shares the fact that after 40, digestion slows, gut bacteria change, and bloating and fatigue increase. Think of sea moss as high-quality nourishment. It's packed with plant fibers, amino acids, and trace minerals that keep digestion running smoothly and give your body foundational support.
Health Benefits of Sea Moss
GUT HEALTH AND PREBIOTIC FIBER Dietary fiber plays an important role in supporting gut health. Although the human body cannot fully digest certain types of fiber, beneficial gut bacteria can use some of them as a source of nourishment. Sea moss contains soluble polysaccharides, which contribute to its gel-like consistency. These compounds may interact with the gut microbiome, although more research is needed to establish their specific prebiotic effects in humans.
IODINE AND YOUR THYROID
Sea moss contains iodine, an essential trace mineral the thyroid gland needs to produce the hormones T3 and T4. These hormones help regulate metabolism, energy production, and other important bodily functions. Its iodine content can vary considerably depending on the species and growing environment. Be careful of excessive iodine intake. For this reason, sea moss should be consumed thoughtfully, with attention to iodine content and overall daily intake.
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WHY BELIZE, AND GIVING BACK
When we asked why Belize, Christina stated that a 2018 family trip to Belize led her to Belizean partner Wilbur Dubon, who had worked with the UN and the Nature Conservancy to protect those waters. She says that Belizeans can't use fertilizers or pesticides in the ocean; it's about protecting the second-largest barrier reef in the world.
Brian states that they helped found a seaweed industry fund that returns up to 10% of profits to farmers for training, seedlings, and hurricane recovery.
Christina added, “A grant from the Belize Fund is helping us standardize the industry. We've trained 24 farmers on USDA organic and HACCP protocols and are building a training institute so farm families gain generational economic stability. “
Connect with Belize Blue Nutrients Website: BelizeBlueNutrients.com(shop, COAs, and testimonials) Also available on: Amazon (search"Belize Blue Nutrients") Products: Raw dried sea moss, powder, a sea moss/bladderwrack/burdock root blend, and capsules. Wholesale (B2B) supply for gel makers. Hear the full interview: More Life to Your Years with Vincent Ferguson, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. HEALTH DISCLAIMER: Sea moss is not an FDA-approved treatment for any medical condition and should never replace prescribed medication or professional medical care. Its iodine content can vary significantly, and excessive consumption may disrupt thyroid function, trigger adverse reactions. Consult a healthcare professional before use. 37
Sea Moss and Testosterone: What Belize Locals Won't Tell You
Could a natural ocean-grown superfood have a role in supporting men's health and vitality? In this episode of More Life to Your Years, host Vincent Ferguson explores the growing interest in sea moss, a nutrient-rich marine plant traditionally consumed throughout the Caribbean, including Belize. The discussion examines its mineral content, potential wellness benefits, and claims surrounding testosterone production, energy, and male vitality. With sea moss gaining popularity in the natural health community, the conversation takes a closer look at what makes this traditional food so appealing and why it has attracted renewed attention. For adults interested in healthy aging, hormonal balance, and natural approaches to wellness, this episode raises worthwhile questions about the relationship between nutrition and men's health. While sea moss contains several essential minerals, claims that it directly increases testosterone require more scientific research. The takeaway is an invitation to explore traditional foods, make informed nutritional choices, and approach popular wellness claims with curiosity and sound judgment. As always, natural does not automatically mean risk-free, and quality, sourcing, and appropriate consumption matter.
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Exercise your body.Challenge your mind.Enjoy life!
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3. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE | LAKESIDE WELLNESS Compare the two lake side scenes. Find eight differences in Photo B.
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Which 1970s dance was popularized by Van McCoy's 1975 hit?
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THIS ISN’T AN ENDING It is a threshold. Between Reclaiming who you are
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beyond the parent role — and why the way back begins in the body, not the mind.
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For two decades, your life was defined by the rhythm of someone else. It wasn't just what you did; it became the environment you inhabited.
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When the intense logistics of parenting fall away, it is easy to mistake the stillness for empty space. But this isn't an ending. It is a threshold. Rediscovering your identity beyond being a parent requires moving out of your head and back into your living, breathing self. Whether your home is already empty or you are standing on the edge of that transition, the shift arrives with a distinct physical weight. Many people expect sadness or relief. Few are prepared for the strange, disorienting sensation of looking in the mirror and asking a question that feels almost dangerous: Who am I when no one is calling me Mom or Dad?
“Move out of your head and back into your living, breathing self.
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Moving Beyond the “Parent Persona” When parenting is your primary identity for decades, your nervous system adapts to a state of high vigilance and service. You learn to tuck away your own preferences, your subtle impulses, and your raw curiosity to keep the family machine running. Over time, this creates a disconnect between your internal experience and your outward role. You might find yourself with free time, yet feel a subtle paralysis or numbness when deciding how to spend it. That's because intellectualizing your future won't work — your mind will default to what is familiar.
To reclaim your identity, you have to track where your vitality actually lives today, starting with the body.
Intellectualizing your future won’t work. Your mind will default to what is familiar.
PART TWO Three Somatic Steps to Reclaim Your Self
Moving forward isn't about signing up for random hobbies to fill the schedule. It is about waking up your internal guidance system so you can align with what genuinely calls to you next.
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Conduct a Daily “Somatic Impulse” Audit
Twice a day, pause for two minutes. Place one hand over your chest and one on your abdomen. Take a slow breath into your lower belly and ask yourself: “In this exact moment, what does my body want to move toward or away from?” THE STEP Notice physical sensations — warmth, expansion, constriction, or heaviness. Honor one small bodily impulse immediately, such as stepping outside for sunlight, changing your posture and prioritizing your internal guidance over external demands.
SAY IT WITH THE EXHALE “I am safe to step off duty right now.”
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Map and Release the “Caregiver Armor”
Sit quietly and scan your body for where you hold the physical habit of posture or tension related to taking care of everyone else, often locked in the jaw, pulled-up shoulders, or a tight chest. THE STEP Accentuate that tension for five seconds, squeeze your shoulders up to your ears and make tight fists, then exhale aloud with a deep sigh as you drop your shoulders and release the muscle lock. Repeat three times. Use this physical release to consciously signal to your body:
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Track Pleasure over Productivity
Parenting measures success through task completion and safety. Rebuilding personal identity requires shifting your metric from productivity to sensory aliveness. THE STEP Choose one activity this week purely for its physical or sensory quality — feeling warm salt water, tasting a complex co ff ee blend, painting without an outcome, walking barefoot on grass. As you engage in it, bring your full attention to the physical sensation in your body for just five minutes. Notice what genuine pleasure feels like in your muscles and breath. Reinventing yourself at this stage isn’t about discarding who you’ve been for the last twenty years. It’s about integrating that chapter so you can step into the next one fully awake, deeply grounded, and entirely present to your own life. ■
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jason Feldman is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in identity, purpose, intimacy, and personal aliveness — especially for adults over 40 navigating major life transitions such as empty nesting. If youʼre ready to move out of your head, reconnect with your living self, and design whatʼs next with clarity and confidence, Jason would love to support your journey.
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Longevity founder Ami Porges on prevention, GLP-1 medications, and why muscle is the key to aging well after 40. LONGEVITY · FEATURE INTERVIEW Healthcare That Works as a Team
Ami Porges FOUNDER PRIMARY PREVENTION
FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH VINCENT FERGUSON
Ami Porges spent 18 years solving operational problems for doctors, nurses and health systems. Again and again he saw the same gap: specialists rarely work together. If that was hard for someone with his background, he reasoned, it had to be harder for everyone else. So he built a team.Through Longevity Access Partners and Primary Prevention, Porges brings together trainers, registered dietitians, board-certified health and wellness coaches, and physicians so that each person has a full structure of support around them, all in one place.
Why This Didn't Exist Before
Coordinated care has long been available in two places: cardiology, where lives are on the line, and elite sports like Formula 1, where money is no object. Everyone in between was left out. Porges points to the U.S. insurance model, which pays to treat illness but generally not to keep people well, and to the simple difficulty of getting different professionals to work toward one goal. That kind of team-building is exactly what he did for years in emergency rooms and surgical suites.
What Coordinated Care Looks Like
Every client starts with objective lab testing and an in-depth interview about pain, goals and current health. Start from there and move forward.
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A registered dietitian addresses calories, protein, fiber and supplements. A trainer works with the dietitian to fuel performance or recover from injury. A health and wellness coach acts as a guide, or “Sherpa,” through the whole process. Every piece is connected. Poor sleep affects eating and training; stress raises cortisol and slows recovery. Clients check in weekly or monthly, by app, phone or Zoom, depending on their needs. Most are in their 40s or their 70s and going through a transition. Others are already active but stuck, which Porges says is just as common. “It's hard to diagnose yourself,” he says. “If they could see it, they would have solved it before.”
GLP-1s: A Powerful Tool, Not the Whole Answer
Porges, who reads research every week and works alongside physicians and dietitians, calls GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide “extraordinarily powerful.” They quiet hunger and cravings and help people lose weight at a pace that's hard to match otherwise. But he is clear that they are not a complete solution. The biggest risk he sees is behavioral: losing weight quickly also strips away muscle and bone density. “That is a protein and exercise problem,” he says, and sleep matters too. For women in perimenopause and menopause, protecting bone density is the priority. For men in their 40s through 60s, it's keeping muscle. He also warns people on blood pressure medication that doses are tied to body weight. When weight drops fast, medication, water and fiber all need adjusting, under a doctor's guidance. His bottom line: patients should demand this kind of support. “The pilot of this is you.”
Why Muscle Matters After 40
Muscle is far more than strength. It acts like an organ, pulling sugar out of the bloodstream and helping regulate metabolism. That ties it directly to heart health, type 2 diabetes and even brain health over time. Because we lose muscle with every decade after 40, Porges says the fight to keep it is essential. His formula: strength training to build size and strength, followed by enough protein to rebuild. “The exercise is the blueprint,” he explains. Protein is the workers and materials. You need both.
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One Thing to Do This Week Porges offers a simple checklist. None of it has to be perfect, but together it covers almost everything: Get a little sunlight every day. Strength train once or twice a week. Walk more. ◆ ◆ ◆ Have fun with friends. Watch your calories. Get adequate sleep. “It isn't a magic sauce,” he says. Done consistently, these habits add more life to your years. ◆ A competitor in CrossFit, powerlifting and endurance events, Porges now defines fitness first as staying injury-free so he can keep training for life. “That achievement isn't worth the three years of physical therapy,” he says of the risks he might have taken in his 30s. Most people get enough fat and carbohydrates. What they miss, Porges says, is protein and fiber. He recommends eating enjoyable whole foods, watching portions, and aiming for about a fist-sized serving of protein at each meal from a variety of lean sources: chicken, fish, lean red meat, or for vegetarians, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and tofu. On creatine, the most studied supplement in the field, he recommends three to five grams a day for most people to support muscle and recovery, with more water. Anyone with a known kidney condition should check with their doctor first.
CONNECT WITH Ami Porges Founder, Longevity Access Partners & Primary Prevention
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Muscle Loss After 40? What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You
Muscle loss is often considered an inevitable part of aging, but how much control do we really have over maintaining strength and physical vitality after 40? In this episode of More Life to Your Years, Vincent Ferguson welcomes Ami Porges for an important conversation about age- related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, and its impact on metabolism, mobility, balance, and long-term health. The discussion explores why preserving muscle mass becomes increasingly important as we get older and why many adults may overlook the connection between muscle health, nutrition, resistance training, and healthy aging. For adults over 40, the message is clear: maintaining muscle is about much more than appearance or physical fitness. It is an investment in independence, mobility, strength, and quality of life as we age. The conversation encourages viewers to take a more proactive approach to their health by prioritizing strength-building activities, adequate nutrition, and informed discussions with healthcare professionals. Rather than accepting physical decline as an unavoidable consequence of getting older, adults can take meaningful steps toward protecting their strength and extending their healthspan.
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VINCE BRAIN FITNESS Exercise your body. Challenge your mind. Enjoy life!
ANSWER KEY |
1. SUDOKU SOLUTION
Red numbers fill the blank squares in the reader puzzle.
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2. WELLNESS WORD SEARCH | SOLUTION
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VITALITY: row 12, col 5
BALANCE: row 6, col 3
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STRENGTH: row 13, col 1
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WELLNESS: row 11, col 4
ENERGY: row 6, col 7
MOVEMENT: row 6, col 4
FRIENDS: row 10, col 6
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BRAIN FITNESS
Exercise your body.Challenge your mind. Enjoy life!
ANSWER KEY
3. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE | 8 ANSWERS
Eight selected changes are identified below and marked on Photo B.
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1. Man: side stretch changes to tree pose. 2. Woman: tree pose changes to warrior pose. 3. Sailboat: visible in A, missing in B. 4. Man: gray shirt changes to navy blue. 5. Hat: visible on the bench in B. 6. Flowers: different arrangement on the right. 7. Woman: leggings change from green to black. 8. Water bottle: beside the bench in A, absent in B.
4. BRAIN TEASERS + 5. MEMORY LANE
1. Piano 2. Towel 3. Letter M Memory Lane: The Hustle
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