Healthy Aging

In our society where many Americans are conscious of obesity or simply being overweight, “snacking” is a term that sometimes has a negative connotation. It’s not the act of snacking…

Written by Sue Campbell, Kendal at Oberlin’s Community Nutritionist It is February! The hustle and bustle of the holidays is long gone. I look out my window at a blanket…

For many older adults, the hardest part about moving into a retirement community is deciding when it is “appropriate.” Generally, it’s the independent people who get this wrong. Why would…

  As adults try to monitor their weight, they tend to switch to diet soda vs. regular soda. However, it may be less calories, but not so healthy for you…

We’ve all heard about the numerous benefits of staying physically active as you age. For example, cardiovascular activity is great for heart health and weight loss, and strength training can…

Just how important is water? Well, according to the USGS Water Science School, over 50 percent of our bodies are made up of water, so it’s safe to say that…

In order to remain healthy as you age, it’s important to eat a variety foods so your body gets the vitamins and nutrients it needs. The Academy of Nutrition and…

With all the resources on the internet, you are probably aware that certain foods that have benefits for your brain. Oily fish and walnuts, for example, contain high levels of…

Our eating habits play a major role in how we age. Healthy eating habits lead to healthy aging, which is why we try to fill our plates with nutritious, wholesome…