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March 9, 2025
The Power of Exercise âSnacksâ for Older Adults Staying active is essential at any age, but for older adults, regular physical activity is a cornerstone of good health. Exercise not only keeps the body strong, flexible, and balanced, but also boosts mood and cognitive function. People are living longer, but without regular physical activity, those… Read More
December 22, 2024
Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Adults If youâre ever skipped out on sleep, you know why itâs important. Sleep that is too short, too interrupted, or too light can cause many different symptoms that will affect your day. Not getting adequate sleep can cause short term issues like mental cloudiness, moodiness, and grogginess. For those… Read More
November 25, 2024
Fostering Intergenerational Friendships For many, the holiday season highlights the joys of family gatherings and the warmth of home. However, not everyone has such relationships to lean on, which can make the season feel isolating. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, up to 50% of Americans adults report feelings of loneliness. And loneliness… Read More
November 11, 2024
The Importance of Gratitude November is National Gratitude Month, making it the perfect time for reflection and appreciation. Throughout the month and at Thanksgiving, we are reminded to acknowledge the blessings in our lives and share our gratitude with others. Gratitude, more than just saying âthank you,â is a powerful practice that offers profound benefits… Read More
September 29, 2024
Fall is Vaccine Season As we enter another cold and flu season, itâs important to take every precaution to keep ourselves healthy. Influenza can be miserable for anyone, so can COVID-19. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) people over the age of 65 are particularly at risk for severe illness, hospitalization, and death… Read More
August 11, 2024
Secrets to a Good Nightâs Sleep âA good nightâs sleepâ is more than just a common idiomâit is necessary for our health and wellness. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping. While we sleep, our brains work to get rid of unnecessary information. Think of it like a bit of cerebral housekeeping. Studies… Read More
July 28, 2024
What Older Adults Should Know About New Weight Loss Drugs As we age, managing weight can become more challenging due to a variety of factors including slower metabolism, decreased activity levels, and changes in body composition. Many people, under their doctorâs guidance, use lifestyle changes to improve their health and physical fitness. Another option for… Read More
July 1, 2024
Outdoor Safety for Older Adults Our modern, tech-focused lifestyles can find us in front of a screen for longer than weâd like to admit. A popular internet insult is to tell someone to âtouch grass,â meaning step away from the computer and go outside. If that might describe you, itâs worth a reminder that spending… Read More
May 19, 2024
Understanding & Participating in Clinical Trials Clinical trials are a vital part of medical research and treatment; itâs literally how we discover innovations and breakthroughs from confirming a vaccine is effective to curing cancer. But there are not enough people who sign up to take part in them: 37% of proposed clinical trials donât enroll… Read More
May 6, 2024
Aging Skin â What to Expect, Whatâs Normal and Whatâs Not Aging is a natural process that affects all parts of the body, including the skin. As we grow older, itâs normal for our skinâs appearance and texture to change due to factors like reduced collagen production and loss of elasticity. However, itâs important to… Read More