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Ben Franklin lived to 84 at a time when the average life expectancy was under 40. His retirement teaches us an important lesson about wellness. Staying useful, being curious about the world, and contributing meaningfully to society are keys to a happy and healthy life.
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I watched speed skating at the Olympics in Milan this weekend. It was fantastic. As I write in "Eat Your Ice Cream," staying active is essential for a long, healthy life. You don't need Olympic-level training. A walk or run with a friend can do the trick.
#EatYourIceCream #Health #Wellness
I recently took a four-hour pie crust class and I learned a ton.
Of course, this class improves my culinary skills, but this also does wonders for my health.
Read more of my tips on living a healthier life in Woman"s World Magazine.
www.womansworld.com/aging/latest...
It was an honor to speak at The Vatican about healthcare, sustainability, and equity.
Thank you to the Pontifical Academy for having me and for the engaging discussion on these important issues.
#EatYourIceCream #Health #Wellness #Longevity #WellnessTips #Vatican
My new book has 6 simple rules to living a healthy life. But what would the 7th rule be? A good sense of humor.
I feel confident in the six rules I laid out in my book, but I am glad @stevenpetrow.bsky.social asked me about my humor in his last @washingtonpost.com story.
A study of 130,000 people found that drinking coffee and tea in moderation may lower dementia risk by reducing neuroinflammation and improving insulin sensitivity. As I discuss in "Eat Your Ice Cream," simple daily habits can have significant long-term health benefits.
#EatYourIceCream #Coffee
Yes, microplastics are bad for our health, but testing for them is not the answer.
Research shows up to 90% of people have them in their bloodstream. Don't pay thousands to test, take precautionary measures instead – more on that in Part 2.
#EatYourIceCream #Health #Wellness #Microplastics
Yes, microplastics are bad for our health, but testing for them is not the answer.
Research shows up to 90% of people have them in their bloodstream. Don't pay thousands to test, take precautionary measures instead – more on that in Part 2.
#EatYourIceCream #Health #Wellness #Microplastics
As I wrote in @statnews.com with Merjan Ozisik, there is plenty of bad coming out of the federal government on health care, but the action by CMS to uplift primary care and lower exorbitant health care spending is laudable.
www.statnews.com/2026/02/09/c...
Some positive changes from CMS include:
➡️Increased pay for primary care physicians
➡️Expansion of site-neutral payments
➡️Medicare Advantage payment increase of just 0.09% for 2027
For all the damage Trump’s done at the @fda.gov, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has become the shining star of his second term.
As someone who helped design the Affordable Care Act, I have to acknowledge that CMS deserves recognition for making changes.
What does research say about health care affordability?
Six findings from LDI Fellows shed light on what drives health care costs and how they impact patients ➡️ https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/six-insights-on-health-care-affordability-from-penn-ldi/
Author, professor & oncologist @zekeemanuel.bsky.social's in THE BACK ROOM discussing his terrific new book about achieving happiness and longevity. We also discuss the state of healthcare in America today, RFK Jr & MAHA, the 'Wellness Industrial Complex', & more podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
07.02.2026 13:51 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0TrumpRx promises discounted drugs, but $199/month for Ozempic ($2,400/year) with no drug insurance benefit is still out of reach for so many Americans. Real drug price reform requires addressing the fundamental dysfunction in our pharmaceutical system. We need structural solutions.
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A few weeks ago, I stopped in San Francisco for the “Eat Your Ice Cream” book tour at the @cwclub.bsky.social.
Thank you to everyone who came out and to @djpatil.bsky.social for the great conversation. It was a pleasure to speak about the habits that matter for living a long and healthy life.
New research: if you like to stay up late, you may be hurting your heart.
A new study from the UK found that if you’re a night owl, you are more likely to have worse health outcomes.
As I wrote in “Eat Your Ice Cream,” high-quality sleep is foundational for our health.
#EatYourIceCream #NightOwls
1️⃣Academic achievement goes up
2️⃣ Bullying goes down
3️⃣ Social interaction increases
Pennsylvania state legislature: go and pass this phone ban. Read why it worked for my @upenn.edu students in my @nytimes.com piece.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/o...
I banned phones in my @upenn.edu classroom last year, and the results were remarkable. Now, @joshshapiropa.bsky.social just endorsed banning phones from schools.
There are three good reasons to ban phones in the thread below.
Being an optimist may actually keep you from getting sick.
New research shows how the mind-body connection supports the immune system.
As I wrote in “Eat Your Ice Cream,” we can make living well part of our everyday life, through six simple steps.
#EatYourIceCream #Health #Wellness #Longevity
32% are "very worried" about their health care bills—more than groceries, rent, or utilities. People are thinking twice about calling an ambulance or even seeing their doctor because of cost.
As I told @washingtonpost.com, we need comprehensive reform.
Dry January? Protein? Fiber? Got questions? We've got answers. Here's my interview w/ @zekeemanuel.bsky.social on his best selling new book Always Eat Your Ice Cream. This was super fun to do & we cover lots of ground. Hope you'll give it a watch. @cwclub.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDU...
I wrote my new book to demystify wellness and remind people that you don’t have to be obsessed to live a healthy life. You don’t have to deprive yourself. Wellness should be something fun.
Read more about my conversation with @bigthink.com.
bigthink.com/books/ezekie...
After all the research I did for my new book, I changed two things in my own wellness routine:
➡️ I put more emphasis on strength training (in addition to biking)
➡️ I started reading paper books before bed
Listen to my conversation with @bobkocher.bsky.social about my book "Eat Your Ice Cream."
Longevity isn't my goal. Living healthily is.
My diet reflects this mentality: eggs and Greek yogurt for breakfast (yes, whole eggs), meals built around plants for dinner, and of course, dessert.
Read more about my diet in the Today article: www.today.com/health/diet-...
It is always great to join @freakonomics — this time to share insights from my new best-selling book, “Eat Your Ice Cream."
We cover a lot of ground. Listen to our full conversation at the link below.
