Healthy Living
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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- Staying Healthy
There's more to do at the gym!
Fitness centers offer activities and equipment for people of all abilities and fitness levels.
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- Nutrition
Vietnamese Marinated Grilled Chicken with Corn-and-Avocado Salad
Vietnamese marinades feature many flavors, including sweet, sour, salty, and hot. In this recipe, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes are used to create a delicious, tangy...
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- Preventive Health
- Staying Healthy
What Is Preventive Health?
Practicing preventive health means getting screened for illness or disease before you feel sick. Regular screenings help your doctor catch health problems early, when they’re easier to treat.
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- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
Who’s Who at the Doctor’s Office?
Whether using telehealth or visiting a facility, when you make an appointment for a routine checkup or medical issue, you might see a doctor, or another highly qualified medical professional such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
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- Women's Health
- Preventive Health
Why breast cancer awareness is important for women—and men
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
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- Staying Healthy
Your Mind Needs Exercise Too!
Just as you can exercise your muscles, you can also exercise your memory, attention, and more.
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- Staying Healthy
Osteoporosis and How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
How it happens To keep bones strong, your body breaks down old bone and replaces it with new bone tissue. As people age, more bone may be broken down than...
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- Preventive Health
Preventive Care for Older Adults
Aging happily means being able to do the things we love with those who matter most - for as long as possible. A key to this lies in maintaining our bodies and minds to ensure they are functioning properly. Preventive care is necessary to spot any underlying health condition from getting worse or avoid a new set of maladies altogether.
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- Preventive Health
- Staying Healthy
Should Everyone Have A Diabetes Diet?
Eating healthy foods in moderate amounts can help prevent Type 2 diabetes—or keep it from getting worse.
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- Staying Healthy
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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