Healthy Aging

Balance Basics for Fall Prevention

Most of us seek various degrees of balance in our daily life. We look for evenness in work and play, solitude and human contact, rest and activity. We try to…

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“Out of the Box” Fitness Activities

Grab a hula hoop and head outside. Or Find a place where you and a friend can swing a table tennis paddle. Or Lace up your tap shoes and sign…

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The Why and How of Travel

A steamboat river cruise in the Northwest along the route Lewis and Clark traveled more than 200 years ago? Two weeks exploring Rome’s historic treasures and driving along the picturesque…

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Healthy Eating Habits You Need to Start

Do you eat well? Well, depends what you mean by “well.” Fast food meals only once a week? Meat and potatoes every other night? Vegetables daily, but often canned or…

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8 Benefits of Strength Training That Will Get You Motivated

All you need is a sturdy chair and pair of athletic shoes, maybe some hand or ankle weights, and you can ease arthritis pain, improve sleep, reduce falls and more.…

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A Fast Look at Slow Medicine

When we were young, fast came easy. We ran fast, maybe drove fast and lived in the fast lane, could fall fast asleep.  Our body and mind moved at a…

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Cultivating a Positive State of Mind

Imagine feeling your problems and anxiety grow smaller as your creativity and happiness loom larger. That’s just one of many mental benefits made possible by a regular meditation practice.

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What Is a Geriatrician? What Are the Benefits?

When you were a youngster, you probably received medical care from a pediatrician. Now that you are an older adult, have you considered consulting a geriatrician for medical care? First,…

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Skin Care Tips for Older Adults

Sun, wind and water. Sweat and smoke. Dust and dirt. Bugs and plants. Lotions and make-up. These are just a sampling of the many external elements that have touched and…

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