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.
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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Chicken Mole With Tortilla Strips
Celebrate Hispanic heritage with this classic Mexican dish. Mole (pronounced MOH-lay) is a rich, dark reddish-brown sauce made from onions, garlic, chilies, and a bit of Mexican chocolate, usually served with poultry. This version uses unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate to reduce the added sugar and saturated fat.
- Staying Healthy
Get a Good Night’s Sleep at Any Age
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults — seven to nine hours each night, according to the National Institute on Aging — but this goal can become more difficult to achieve as you age.
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Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen for the rich flavor of homemade chicken soup. Just add your ingredients to the slow cooker, then set it and forget it!
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Italian Sausage Stew
This six-ingredient recipe is simple to prepare and simply delicious. Serve with whole-wheat rolls or over whole-wheat pasta.
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Teriyaki Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
This dish needs some marinating time, but it's well worth the wait. Try prepping the marinade in the morning, so the fish is ready to cook at dinnertime. The rice mixture soaks up the delicious sauce.
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- Staying Healthy
The Health Benefits of Pets
Cute, cuddly, and… good for your health? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having a pet is linked to several health benefits including decreased blood pressure, decreased feelings of loneliness and anxiety, and increased physical activity and social opportunities.
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Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Casserole
Slash the calories of a classic holiday favorite with a twist using whipped egg whites, making our version light and fluffy.
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Slow Cooker Vegetable Turkey Soup
Garden vegetables and beans add color and flavor to this hearty comfort food. Prepare the ingredients in the morning or the night before, let them slow cook all day, and at dinnertime all that's left to do is ladle the soup into bowls.
- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
Six Common Myths About Falls
Fall prevention is an important part of staying healthy as you age. But many people misunderstand the facts when it comes to falling.
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Buffalo White Bean Hummus with Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Crisp slivers of sweet potato are dunked into a white bean hummus spiked with Buffalo hot sauce.
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