Turning 50 brings new possibilities—and also new responsibilities when it comes to health. Among the most common chronic conditions as we age are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, and Type 2 diabetes. But the good news is: these conditions are...

For most of our lives, time hasn’t really belonged to us. We’ve been ruled by the ringing of alarm clocks, the buzz of meetings, the rhythm of children’s schedules, and the hum of responsibility that never quite stops. We’ve planned our days around what needed to be...

🧭 Movement Over Metrics By Lawson Brooks | Fit2Journey – October 2025 Edition “We don’t stop moving because we grow old. We grow old because we stop moving.” The Tyranny of Numbers At some point, wellness became a spreadsheet. Step counters. Heart rate monitors....

Beyond the Brochure: Navigating the Risks of Travel After 50 in 2025–2026 by Lawson Brooks There’s nothing like the joy of discovering a new destination—tasting unfamiliar cuisine, standing before historic ruins, or soaking in the rhythms of a place far from home. But...

If you had told me 20 years ago that I’d be interviewing a cannabis dispensary owner in my 70s—let alone publishing it in a wellness newsletter—I’d have raised a skeptical eyebrow (and likely asked for proof you weren’t high). And yet, here we are. Cannabis has...

We’ve been sold a myth—that wellness is something we can buy. We are given the impression that it comes wrapped in a plush white robe, with cucumbers on our eyes and a $400 weekend detox plan. We’re told we need a secluded retreat, a Himalayan salt lamp, or the latest...

✈️ FIRST CALL What Borders Can’t Stop: The Spirit of Exploration There was a time not long ago when the mere sight of a passport evoked a kind of reverence. A tiny book of promise, it stood as a testament to the human desire to roam—not aimlessly, but...

There’s a moment many of us don’t talk about. It happens quietly—on a walk, in the shower, stepping off a curb, or getting out of bed. You feel something. A pinch. A tightness. A hesitation. You brush it off at first. Maybe it’s just stiffness. Maybe you slept wrong....

🚦 Red, Yellow, Go: A Seasoned Traveler’s Guide to Global Travel Advisories When planning an international trip, few things are more important—or more overlooked—than understanding travel advisories. For older travelers in particular, who may have additional health...