Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take care of your health. Explore these articles for information and resources that can help you stay mentally and physically fit.
Well! Magazine: Summer 2025
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The Brain Benefits of Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Sudoku. They’re fun, they’re challenging—and they can help strengthen cognitive health as you age.
Strength Training for Older Adults
Regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health in older age. Exercise—including strength training—can help prevent or delay health issues that often arise later in life.
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- Staying Healthy
Four Easy Ways to Prevent Falls
Muscles generally lose strength and flexibility as you age—which is why all adults are at risk of falling.
- Seasonal Health
4 Ways to Stay Sun Safe
Who doesn’t love a beautiful sunny day? But when having fun in the sun, it’s important to protect your skin from sun damage.
Fruit Salad With Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing
As the weather warms up, cool down with this delicious, colorful summer fruit salad.
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- Seasonal Health
Hot Weather Safety: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Summertime is the season many people look forward to all year. But it isn’t without hazards. While the warm weather makes it easier to enjoy outdoor activities, the heat can also cause serious health concerns.
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The Health Benefits of Positivity
Is it possible that a smile a day will keep the doctor away—even during stressful times? Maybe so! Did you know that people with a positive outlook are more likely to live longer than those with a negative outlook?
- Recipes
Balsamic Steak Skewers with Mixed Vegetables and Grilled Sweet Potatoes
This is a perfect summertime meal with lots of colorful vegetables and delicious grilled flavor.
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- Recipes
Fish Tacos With Broccoli Slaw
These delicious fish tacos, with fresh crunchy slaw topping, take less than 20 minutes to prepare.
- Staying Healthy
Is Yoga Good for You Over 60?
Yoga incorporates breathing techniques, meditation, and poses to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Practicing yoga can provide many benefits for both physical and mental health.
- Staying Healthy
Telehealth or In-Person Care?
Health care providers are using telehealth (or, as it is sometimes referred to, “telemedicine”) as an alternative to in-person visits to treat a variety of medical conditions and concerns. But for some appointments, an in-person office visit is still the right choice. How do you decide between them? Here are a few guidelines to help.
- Staying Healthy
Can brushing your teeth prevent heart disease?
The health of your teeth and gums can affect your overall health.
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