Healthy Living
As you age, it's more important than ever to take 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. But as you age your metabolism slows down making it difficult to lose unwanted weight. In addition, you may not be as active as you used to be.
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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- Staying Healthy
Q & A: Talking About Bladder Control
If you have bladder concerns, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of older Americans struggle with incontinence. The good news is urinary incontinence can often be cured or controlled.
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- Nutrition
Grilled Pork and Green Onion Tacos
Grilling lean pork chops and thinly slicing them is a fast way to get that classic pork flavor found in many Mexican dishes. Grilling the green onions gives them a charred, smoky taste that contrasts with the earthy spinach and sweet tomato.
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- Nutrition
White Bean and Tomato Bruschetta Salad
Turn an Italian bread topping into a salad with this delicious bean and vegetable recipe!
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- Staying Healthy
How to Prevent Falls at Home
Falls present a serious health risk to older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falling is the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among older adults. The good news is there are simple ways you can prevent most falls—especially in your home.
- Nutrition
Hit the Trail Granola Bar
These fruity and nutty snack or breakfast bars are under 100 calories and have zero added sugars. Warm spices and flavors of caramel and coconut will have you making these bars over and over again.
- Staying Healthy
Walking—it's free, easy, and great for your health
Staying physically active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. And one of the simplest ways to stay active is walking.
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- Nutrition
Snickerdoodles
Soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon, these “sugar” cookies have far less added sugar than the traditional varieties.
Tips for Managing Seasonal Allergies
If sneezing is the sound you most associate with spring, these tips can help you manage your allergies.
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- Preventive Health
- Staying Healthy
5 Ways Your Diet Can Help Protect Your Kidneys
The role of your kidneys is to filter waste and extra fluid from your blood. But if you develop kidney disease, your kidneys become damaged and are unable to filter your blood as well as they should.
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- Preventive Health
How Can You Prevent Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease is a condition in which your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood properly. The damage happens slowly over a long period of time, and so the disease is called “chronic.”
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