Kevin Percuoco, D.C., DACRB, Cert. MDT will examine the major modifiable behaviors and psychosocial factors associated with healthy aging, with an emphasis on health span rather than lifespan alone. Learners will explore the evidence surrounding physical activity, exercise, fitness, nutrition, sleep, social connection, cognitive and mental well-being, coping, purpose, and other determinants of healthy aging. The course also examines popular longevity and wellness trends—including supplements, cold exposure, red-light therapy, peptides, detoxes, parasite cleanses, and restrictive diets—and provides a framework for distinguishing biological plausibility from meaningful clinical evidence.
Activity Type
- Knowledge
Accreditation(s)
Topic: Foundations Of Health, What Matters Less Than You Think
• Foundations of health
• Non-communicable disease burden
• Evidence discussion of current health trends/hacks
• Module 1 Quiz
Topic: Health Span vs Lifespan
• Lifespan Vs Health Span
• Blue Zones
• Harvard Study of Adult Development
• Module 2 Quiz
Topic: Health Span vs Lifespan
• Tobacco Use and Mortality
• Smoking Cessation and Health Span
• Cessation Programs Opic: Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
• Module 3 Quiz
Topic: Physical Activity
• Physical Activity, Sedentarism, and Mortality
• WHO Physical Activity Guidelines
• Step Counts
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness and VO2Max
• Module 4 Quiz
Topic: Nutrition, Weight, and BMI
• Diets Patterns for Health; Sustainability
• Obesity Paradox
• BMI and Mortality
• Module 5 Quiz
Topic: Investing in your relationships
• Social Connection and Loneliness
• Social Isolation and Mortality
• Mental & Cognitive Well-Being
• Purpose And Meaning
• Module 6 Quiz
Topic: Sleep and Behavior Change
• Sleep Quality and Mortality Risk
• Sleep Hygiene
• Bringing It All Together
• Behavior Change and Goal Setting
• Module 7 Quiz
Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.
FOR HELP: If you have technical issues, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 1-800-452-5032 or email at continuinged@palmer.edu.
DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.
CE APPROVALS: It is the learner's responsibility to verify with their state board that a class is acceptable for continuing education credit and that it has current approval. Please note that your state board may limit the number of continuing education hours that can be earned online per renewal period and can limit the number of hours taken per day. It is the responsibility of the learner to review state laws regarding continuing education and follow them.
This online course program is (2) hours long and consists of (7) modules. After each module, the learner takes a quiz over the content covered in the module. Course delivery is through Palmer College of Chiropractic's Continuing Education’s learning management system (LMS). The LMS requires a unique log-in consisting of a username and password. This process is used in the academic setting at Palmer and is accepted by the College’s two accrediting bodies: The Higher Learning Commission and the Council on Chiropractic Education. Palmer’s Continuing Education department tracks the time spent on the course. The course instructor updates the course content and quizzes at least annually.
Activity Number
Online
Release Date:
Oct 1, 2026
Course Expiration Date:
Oct 31, 2027
CE Hours
2.00