Maximizing Healthy Longevity: The Science
Presenter: Dr. Michael Saxe
Dr. Michael Saxe, Emergency Medicine, Middlesex Hospital
On Tuesday, November 21, 2023 160 SSILL members were privileged to hear Dr. Michael Saxe explain how a healthy lifestyle leads to longevity.
Dr. Saxe lecturing at Guilford Community Center
Dr. Michael Saxe practiced emergency medicine at Middlesex Hospital for more than three decades. He earned his MD at the University of Vermont and completed his residency at the University of Washington. As a board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Saxe served as the Chairman of the Middlesex Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine from 1994-2016.
Every day we hear about new diets, drugs, supplements, exercises, and gimmicks claiming to maximize our healthy years. But most of these are not supported by good studies. So, what does the science tell us about what really works? The science proves that a Mediterranean diet, exercise, limited alcohol intake, and good social interactions (like those we have at SSILL) are all important to living a long healthy life.
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Data shows two important things: Americans do not have the highest life expectancy and are the fattest country in the world. Keep your diet mostly plant based, avoid processed foods, and get out and walk!
Register for Programs
As we are winding down this Fall Semester, we want to remind you that you can register for the Spring Semester at the
Guilford Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437
or online at: ssill-ct.org. The Spring 2024 catalog will be available in February which includes some wonderful programs that will be offered.
If you are not yet a member, the registration information will also be posted on our website.
