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Healthy and Active Lifestyle Tips for Those Living with Dementia
Although living with dementia presents unique challenges, there are steps you can take to feel better, stay social, maintain a healthy weight, and keep regular sleep habits. Try these tips: Learn more healthy and active lifestyle tips for people living with dementia.
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Three Types of Exercise and Physical Activity
Research has shown that it’s important to get all three types of exercise: aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and balance. Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week and at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, according to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. In addition, older adults benefit from
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Five Tips to Help You Stay Motivated to Exercise
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your health and independence as you age. Physical activity can help boost your health and improve your mood. However, even if you know the benefits of physical activity, it’s not always easy to stay motivated to exercise. Keep these tips
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Healthy Eating Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life
Healthy eating is crucial to healthy aging! A nutritious diet can support strong muscles and bones and lower the risk of certain health conditions. If your loved one is looking to eat healthier in the new year, you can help by trying these tips: Learn more about how to support healthy eating.
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New Year, New You! How Older Adults Can Get Started with Exercise
Exercise and physical activities are great for mental and physical health. The key to beginning a safe and successful exercise routine is to start slowly. A steady rate of progress is the best approach! Try these tips to get started: Learn more ways to get started with exercise.
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Are You Looking to Improve Your Health Fitness in 2026?
Keeping active is important at any age! Whatever your fitness level or needs may be, there are activities that can help you reach your goals. If you’re starting a new exercise routine in the new year, try to include these four types of exercise: Learn more about how these four types of exercise can improve your
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New Year, New You: Choosing Healthier Foods as You Age
Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:
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How a Positive State of Mind Can Lead to a Healthier You
“Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama What is Happiness? What is happiness? Happy, being in a state of happiness means different things to different people. If asked, some would say that happiness is associated with satisfaction in one’s self, while others might say that happiness is one’s appreciation of life. While
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