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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas with Avocado Cream
Toasted tortillas provide a crispy base for this delicious Mexican dinner.
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Fish Fillets with Fresh Tomatoes
This simple seafood dish can be an easy weeknight meal or an elegant dinner.
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A Guide to Staying in Your Own Home as You Get Older
Many people hope to maintain their independence for as long as possible as they age. This includes staying in their own homes, called “aging in place.”
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- Staying Healthy
How Community Health Workers get You the Care You Need
Community Health Workers (CHWs) provide hands-on, virtual, and telephonic support to ensure you have access to the social resources and health care services you need to get and stay healthy.
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Red Beans and Rice with Corn on the Cob
Cook up both an authentic Southern favorite and a classic summertime vegetable on the stovetop. Enjoy a bit of heat in this dish without having to heat up the kitchen.
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Jerk Chicken with Grilled Hasselback Zucchini & Avocado Dipping Sauce
The coolness of the avocado dipping sauce tames the heat of the jerk chicken.
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Szechuan Chicken Stir Fry
This dish will get you to put that Chinese take-out menu back in the drawer. You won't believe how easy this is to make at home and how great it tastes, too.
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The Four Types of Aging
Stanford geneticists are discovering distinct patterns in the ways people age. The next step? Applying these “ageotypes” to help them age better.
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Black Bean Soup
This Mexican classic is packed with fiber and protein, making it a perfect entrée soup. Because this recipe calls for fewer than 10 budget-friendly ingredients and about 20 minutes of cooking time, this dish will easily be on your table in no time.
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