Howard J. Luks, MD

Getting Older Isn’t the Problem.Moving Less, Stressing More, and Ignoring Your Body Is. In my office, I see it every day. Someone walks in with shoulder

I’m excited to share something I’ve been quietly working on for a long time.I’ll be releasing a new book later this summer. It is written for people just

Just turned 62 and still training like it matters—because it does.Master athletes aren’t defined by age.We’re defined by the decision to keep showing up.Sure,

I’m at the age where the difference is no longer subtle. The gap between those who move and those who don’t—in energy, strength, balance, confidence—is no

A recent post struck a nerve.So many healthcare professionals reached out—not with solutions, but with stories.Stories of 3 AM wake-ups.Of patients who linger

You don’t fall because you’re old. You fall because you stopped practicing. Balance isn’t just something you lose with age— It’s something you lose from

Your baseline fitness is your real safety net. Not your insurance.Not the hospital down the street.Not the specialist you hope you never have to see. It’s

Medicine gets "harder" in many ways the longer you're in it. Sure, some things become easier, but you understand how little we know and how badly some things

As a parent of young children, exercise is essential. Parenting comes with an endless list of responsibilities, and when it comes to exercise, many parents

Understanding the Science Menopause marks a profound transition in a woman’s life, affecting multiple physiological systems, including the musculoskeletal

When we think about metabolic health, we often focus on diet, exercise, and body weight. However, muscle mass is a critical factor that doesn’t get enough