Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take of your health. Explore these articles for information and resources that can help you stay mentally and physically fit.
Your Guide to Weight Loss Over 60
The basics of weight loss are the same at any age—burn more calories than you consume and eat a healthy diet with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and leaner cuts of meat. But as you age your metabolism slows down making it difficult to lose unwanted weight. In addition, you may not be as active as you used to be.
Old-Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
Perfect on a cold day, this quick and easy vegetarian soup, packed with vegetables and a whole grain, can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Ingredients 4 Servings...
How to Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter
Your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy and fight infections. While there are a number of ways to get vitamin D, the majority is produced by the body in...
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Stay Active: Exercise for Older Adults
It’s never too late to start or improve your physical activity level. No matter your age, there are activities that meet your fitness level and needs.
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6 Tips for Avoiding the Winter Blahs
How to Prevent or Reduce Seasonal Depression What is seasonal depression? Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression related to the seasons – usually occurring...
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Five Ways to Improve Achy Joints
If you have joint stiffness or pain that interferes with activities such as getting dressed, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of your car, you could have arthritis.
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Flu Shot 101: Stay Healthy During Flu Season
It is important to get your flu shot to help avoid complications or hospitalization due to contracting the flu.
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Healthy Aging Tips for Older Adults
Now, more than ever, your health and wellness is so important to maintain. Healthy aging is more than just a positive outlook; it's a lifestyle practice. Here are some tips...
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Heel Your Pain: Common Causes and Solutions for Heel Pain
Do you suffer from heel pain? If so, you’re not alone. Heel pain affects nearly two million Americans each year. Age is a significant factor in the development of heel pain but by identifying the symptoms early and engaging in some simple remedies, you can help prevent the development of heel pain.
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High Blood Pressure? Reduce Your Numbers Now!
Leading a healthy lifestyle can make a big difference in controlling high blood pressure.
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How Daylight Saving Time Impacts Your Health
Gaining an extra hour of daylight is a sure sign that spring is on its way and warmer months are ahead! But "springing forward" can also impact your health in surprising ways.
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How Much Alcohol Consumption Is Too Much?
As you get older, you may feel the effects of alcohol differently and be unable to drink as much. Alcohol is processed by the body more slowly in older adults, so blood alcohol levels are higher for a longer amount of time after drinking. This can lead to an increased danger of accidents, falls, and injuries, hours after drinking alcohol.
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How to Get Enough Vitamin D in the Winter
Your body needs vitamin D to stay healthy and fight infections. While there are a number of ways to get vitamin D, the majority is produced by the body in...
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