Category: Chiropractic

100 Year Stories

His First 100

Joe Laird is a cool guy with an amazing sense of humor. Turning 100 hasn’t changed any of that. Joe says he’s celebrating

Dr. Eric Plasker May 25, 2023

100 Year Stories

Established 1923

Maurine Loopstra proudly wears her new post workout jersey that reads “Maurine 100 Established 1923.” Maurine turned 100 on a Tuesday. On Wednesday she

Dr. Eric Plasker May 18, 2023

100 Year Stories

Just Smile

When asked about his life, Angelo Capritta says, “I just smile about all the different things that happened to me.” At 100 years old, this

Dr. Eric Plasker May 11, 2023

Chiropractic

Healthspan vs Lifespan

As the Longevity Industrial Complex continues to grow by leaps and bounds, new language – more nuanced language – is being used to talk

Dr. Eric Plasker May 9, 2023

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Fighting Off Infections

A new study finds that the secret to living to 100 and beyond is having lots of experience fighting off infections. It appears that those

Dr. Eric Plasker May 7, 2023

100 Year Stories

Instagram’s Dancing Nana

On Instagram she’s known as the dancing nana. Whether she’s doing the tush push at a family wedding or tap dancing at a local

Dr. Eric Plasker May 4, 2023

Family 100

Get a Pet, Live Longer

Get a pet, live longer. According to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), it’s a fact. Not only do pets add life

Dr. Eric Plasker May 3, 2023

Health Care 100

Don’t Stop Flossing

Everyone knows that good dental hygiene is important. Keep brushing your teeth, don’t stop flossing, and see your dentist for regular cleanings. Do these

Dr. Eric Plasker May 2, 2023

Environment 100

Gardening – The Longevity Hobby

Nonagenarians and centenarians living in the Blue Zones all have several things in common, including their shared hobby. According to Dan Buettner, author

Dr. Eric Plasker April 25, 2023

Chiropractic

Healthier Going In, Healthier Coming Out

Life happens. No matter how careful you are and how well you plan, accidents happen. The healthier you are going into an accident, the healthier

Dr. Eric Plasker April 23, 2023

100 Year Stories

100 Harvests and Counting

Earl Mallinger has been involved in harvests since the age of 3 or 4. That puts him at 100 harvests and counting. Earl is 105,

Dr. Eric Plasker April 20, 2023

100 Year Stories

Dancing Through Life

Eileen Kramer has been dancing through life for 108 years now…and counting. This Australian dancer and “all-around creative powerhouse” began dancing 90 years

Dr. Eric Plasker April 13, 2023

Brain, Nervous System

Brain Food

It is a fact that food is medicine, and we are what we eat. However, many people don’t realize that the phrase “brain

Dr. Eric Plasker April 11, 2023

100 Year Stories

She’s Got the Moves

Jean Bailey, 102, has been a fitness instructor for three years. She’s got the moves and enthusiastically guides others four times a week in

Dr. Eric Plasker April 6, 2023

Fitness

Spring Sports Injuries

Spring is in the air and kids and adults alike are excited to get outside! Unfortunately, that also means spring sports injuries, many

Dr. Eric Plasker April 4, 2023

100 Year Stories

The Wisdom of 100 Centenarians

Even 10 years ago it wouldn’t have been likely that you’d find an article asking 100 centenarians from around the world for their

Dr. Eric Plasker March 30, 2023

Fitness

Art Form and Sport

Tony Hawk has been quoted as saying that “skateboarding is an art form, a lifestyle, and a sport.” Known as “Birdman” to his

Dr. Eric Plasker March 28, 2023

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Drink Up!

We all know that our body is made of mostly water and it’s important to drink enough fluids, preferably water, each day. The

Dr. Eric Plasker March 26, 2023

100 Year Stories

Service Above Self

So here’s a really interesting story – or two. Centenarian Robert “Bob” Gast from Warsaw, Indiana first appeared in a story about how

Dr. Eric Plasker March 23, 2023

Fitness

The Wim Hof Way

At first glance, it looks like an extreme sport. On closer look, yes, professional athletes are participating, but so are people with chronic,

Dr. Eric Plasker March 21, 2023

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Social Habits and Life Spans

The first mammals evolved during the age of the dinosaur, about 190 million years ago. However, it wasn’t until 2023 that longevity researchers determined

Dr. Eric Plasker March 19, 2023

100 Year Stories

Partying with Her Chiropractor

Helen Malicki made big plans for her 100th birthday party. She and 99 of her closest friends will be celebrating a life filled

Dr. Eric Plasker March 16, 2023

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The Science Behind Earthing

Earthing, or grounding as it is also known, involves things that we all did as kids. Walking barefoot, laying down in the grass or sand,

Dr. Eric Plasker March 14, 2023

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Super Depressing

There is a link between antidepressant use and deadly “superbugs,” (defined as a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs) according to

Dr. Eric Plasker March 12, 2023