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The Muscle that Predicts How Well You'll Age
What if I told you that one of the strongest predictors of how well you age isn’t your cholesterol, your weight, or even your blood pressure — but the strength of your legs? It sounds simple. Almost too simple. But lower-body strength has been shown to be strongly associated with reduced all-cause mortality . A 2018 study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (Ruiz et al., 2018) found that individuals with greater leg strength had significantly lower mo

Sandra Akins
4 days ago3 min read


Human Connection at Center Stage
We live in a world of extraordinary technology.We automate, optimize, analyze, and accelerate. And I love that! we are creative, brilliant beings who know how to build tools that make life easier and work smarter. But in all this progress, there is one thing we can’t afford to lose: our humanity . We are not algorithms.We are flesh and blood.We feel, we imagine, we question, we connect.That is what makes us special. Healthy people, and healthy organizations don’t thrive on ef

Sandra Akins
Jan 272 min read


TRAVEL WITHOUT DERAILING YOUR HEALTH
How to stay well on the road w ith these 5 Travel Rules I live by. Enjoy travel, stay consistent, and come home renewed. Hi friend, I’m writing this on my way to Arizona for my very first Family Week with my daughter. I’m beyond excited—new memories, new places, new routines. And it reminded me of an old truth: traveling used to stress me out when I was laser‑focused on weight loss. Being away from my kitchen, my routine, and my yoga studio felt scary. Now that I coach people

Sandra Akins
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Let's Talk...
Aging is happening—whether we like it or not. No amount of Botox, hormones, or red light therapy can stop the passage of time. But here’s the thing: aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down, losing energy, or giving up on feeling (and looking) amazing.

Sandra Akins
Sep 30, 20252 min read


How to Overcome Emotional Eating
Hello, and Happy Monday! I love Mondays, New Year’s, the first of the month, and anything that symbolizes a fresh start. They remind us...

Sandra Akins
Feb 18, 20252 min read


What I Learned From Losing Mobility in My Left Foot
Ten years ago, I faced a life-changing challenge. After surgery to repair my foot, which included three implants to hold the bone...

Sandra Akins
Jan 2, 20252 min read
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