Age is such joy! It brings hard-earned wisdom, a wealth of experience, inspiration for new passions and the confidence to try something new; it brings appreciation for long friendships, a capacity for compassion and a curiosity about the world that youth doesn’t offer. ...
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Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might se...
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"A friend and I started a "senior exercise" class at church. We watched many videos before choosing this one to use. It is great!! - Jan D. Read more
Eating healthy is a lifestyle choice shaped by many elements, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, availability of food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate of...
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FYI...This is NOT medical advice. Talk to your health care provider. In 2013, pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts estimated that the United States wasted $418 bi...
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Seniors program shows the benefits of socializing and exercise.... A seniors program that combines exercise and socializing for people in the early stages of dementia and their care partners is taking place weekly at the Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre. Mi...
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2009-10, an estimated 68% of the U.S. Population was considered obese or overweight. The high prevalence of obesity is a concern, because it increases the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and Cardiovas...
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Overweight but Frail Seniors Benefit from Aerobics and Strength Training, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Exercise does the body good, but it's not always a good idea. You know that exercising is important and can make you feel good, but here are some instances when exercise can be dangerous. Listen to your body and the cues it is giving you and decide if exercise is rig...
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Episcopal Homes of Minnesota in Saint Paul! The residents there are using our Balance and Posture program. Apparently, the residents are also doing Read more
