Healthy Living
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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.
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.
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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Peach and Tomato Salad
This recipe is inspired by the Italian panzanella salad, which combines tomatoes, bread, and basil. In our version, peaches are a delicious stand in for the bread.
- Staying Healthy
- Mental Health
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.
- Nutrition
Grilled Shrimp with Mint Salsa Verde
A tiny dollop of yogurt gives a pleasant, unexpected creaminess to the piquant salsa that is drizzled over grilled shrimp in this attractive entrée.
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Linguine with Cannellini Beans and Summer Squash
This one-dish heart-healthy pasta meal includes fresh seasonal vegetables and protein-packed beans.
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Sweet and Sour Chicken
A Chinese take-out family favorite! This recipe cuts out the sugar and fat of restaurant varieties, combining the natural sweetness of pineapples with sugar substitute for a healthier take. Plus, the variety of bell peppers creates a colorful entrée.
- Staying Healthy
- Seasonal Health
Antihistamines and Your Risk of Falling
Antihistamines are a common over-the-counter (OTC) drug used to fight allergies, coughs, and colds. They can also be found in sleep aids and pain relievers.
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Habichuelas Rosadas a la Caribeña (Caribbean Pink Beans)
This Dominican-inspired recipe uses dried beans that cost just pennies per pound. Serve as a side dish or as an entrée for a healthy and affordable meal.
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One-Pot Tuna Casserole with Green Beans and Almonds
This one-pot American dish is simple to make and easy on your wallet.
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- Staying Healthy
Exercising with Chronic Pain and Swelling
Regular exercise is a key component of good health. But if you have pain and swelling in your legs, feet, or other parts of your body during or after exercise, it can be difficult to stick to a routine.
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