Navy SEAL Rory O’Connor Inspires Through Extreme Recovery
Rory O’Connor struggled with degenerative disc disease in his lower back since childhood, living in nearly constant pain for decades — especially during two tours of duty with the Navy SEALS. He finally found hope when he heard about Dr. Robert Masson, founder of Masson Spine Institute and medical director for Growing Bolder.
Quin’s Got Talent
A month away from her 71st birthday, ballroom dancer Quin Bommelje appeared on national TV auditioning for America’s Got Talent, blowing the audience away!
Food: Your Prescription for Good Health
Culinary medicine is a field that is growing in credibility and popularity. Find out how why more and more doctors are prescribing specific foods for health and learn how to incorporate better cooking and eating habits into your daily life from one of the nation’s top experts in the field.
Stretch Yourself
Multiple research studies have shown that a regular stretching routine can keep your muscles strong and flexible, helping to reduce injuries and tension, improve circulation and lower your overall stress. So why don’t more of us do it more often? Step inside a class designed to help you stretch your body, mind and spirit and see how simple it is to change your life.
Dr. Robert and Kyle Masson: Their Bold Bond On and Off the Track
Dr. Robert Masson, Growing Bolder’s medical director and the founder of the Masson Spine Institute, will once again be racing with his son Kyle in the IMSA Prototype Challenge (MPC class), sharing the No. 11 Masson Spine Institute Elan DP02 car.
The Jersey Boys: Walking on Water
“The Jersey Boys,” as they call themselves, say they’re powered by passion — and a love of walking on water. This group of barefoot water skiiers includes a retired medical oncologist, family physician, railroad worker and master plumber, ranging in age from mid-50s to late-70s. Their backgrounds are varied but their goal is the same: to keep Growing Bolder.
The Growing Dangers of Adult Onset Allergies
One of the fastest growing chronic human health problems affecting adults today is allergies. More and more adults are suffering through adult onset allergies. An expert explains why you shouldn’t shrug off your symptoms.
Growing Bolder Awards: The Creative Engagement Award
The Creative Engagement Award celebrates someone who has not only made the arts an important part of her life but shares the many benefits of creative engagement by encouraging and supporting others in their artistic pursuits. At the 2017 Growing Bolder Awards, we proudly presented this Boldy to Jodi Tassos.
Singing for the Soul
Since she was a young girl, music has always been a major part of Jodi Tassos’ life, and at the age of 80, her love of the arts only continues to grow. For the past 14 years, she’s nurtured the musical education of those 55 and older as director of the Young at Heart Chorale. Come along as the group performs for a very special audience: a group of veterans residing at a VA Hospital.
Hackman in the Hall
After more than 50 years and eight nominations, David Hackett has taken his rightful place in the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. And Growing Bolder was there for the induction ceremony and celebration.
