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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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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Have you been feeling down lately? Exercise and physical activity can help! Exercise can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, increase energy, and much more! View this infographic to learn about the mental health benefits of exercise and physical activity.
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Physical activity and exercise are good for your physical and mental health and can help keep you independent as you age. Building slowly from your current fitness level can help prevent injuries and ensure your new routine sticks. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when starting an exercise routine: Find more tips
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It’s never too late to start making healthy food choices! Eating well can help you maintain a healthy weight, get the nutrients you need, and lower your risk of some chronic diseases. View and share this infographic with tips on how to make healthy food choices.
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Many studies suggest that what we eat may affect the brain’s ability to think and remember. Could eating a specific food or following a particular diet help prevent or delay dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists are investigating the link between diet and dementia from different angles including: Learn more about what we know about diet
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Exercise and physical activity are good for everyone, especially older adults! Aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat — each week is a good place to start. If you can’t meet this goal right away, try to be as
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Participating in activities you enjoy and getting exercise may help you feel better, stay social, maintain a healthy weight, and have regular sleep habits. Try these tips for a healthy and active lifestyle:
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Have you been feeling down lately? Exercise and physical activity can help! Exercise can improve your mood, enhance your sleep, increase energy, and much more! Research shows the benefits of exercise and physical activity go beyond just physical well-being. Adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise,
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