Most people don’t think about aging—until something starts to hurt, slow down, or change.

But the truth is, how you live in your 30s, 40s, and 50s plays a major role in how you feel later in life.

In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, physicians Dr. Andrew Forster and Dr. Natalia Miranda Cantellops explain what healthy aging really looks like—and the simple daily habits that can help you stay active, independent, and mentally sharp as you get older.

You’ll learn:

• Why lifestyle choices matter more than genetics when it comes to aging
• How movement and mobility protect your body over time
• Why sleep is critical for brain and physical recovery
• The role of diet (including the Mediterranean diet) in long-term health
• How social connection supports brain function and cognitive health
• Why staying active now can prevent pain, weakness, and disability later

Healthy aging isn’t about perfection—it’s about building small, consistent habits that support your body and brain for the long run.

Host:

Sandra Peebles, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Guests:

Andrew Forster, M.D., Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care

Natalia Miranda Cantellops, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute