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.
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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- Nutrition
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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- Nutrition
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.
- Staying Healthy
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.
- Nutrition
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.
- Staying Healthy
Take Charge of Your Health with Your Electronic Medical Record
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a digitalized medical chart, maintained by your doctor to track your health history. Many providers offer access to your EMR through an online portal, which you can log into using an internet-connected computer or smart device.
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- Preventive Health
Your Doctor, Urgent Care, Or the Emergency Room?
When you or a loved one is sick or injured, you may be unsure where to go for care. The facility best equipped to care for your medical situation depends on the severity of your condition.
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- Staying Healthy
Team-Based Care at Your Doctor’s Office
When you schedule a doctor’s appointment, you may see your physician — or you may see someone else in the office, like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
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- Nutrition
Open-Face Tuna Melt with Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Enjoy this warm, gooey classic lunch sandwich with crunchy chips for lunch or dinner.
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- Fitness
- Staying Healthy
Running Through the Decades with Joan Benoit Samuelson
For many people, completing a marathon once is a major accomplishment. For Joan Benoit Samuelson, it’s a way of life.
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- Nutrition
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Marinara and Turkey Meatballs
This recipe is an upgrade from the classic spaghetti and meatballs — it has more fiber and vegetables, less saturated fat and sodium, but it sure delivers on taste!
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