Did you know exercising regularly can help prevent a stroke? You can start taking steps to make physical activity part of your everyday life and lower your risk of having a stroke. Some risk factors for stroke, like age, race, and family history, can’t be controlled. However, exercise is one example of something you can […]
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In the early stage of Alzheimer’s, people’s eating habits usually don’t change. When changes do occur, living alone may not be safe anymore. Look for these signs to see if living alone is no longer safe for the person with Alzheimer’s: The person forgets to eat. Food has burned because it was left on the
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Shopping for healthy food can be hard if you’re on a fixed income, but you can still eat healthy on a budget. Once you’ve decided how much you can spend on food, find grocery store ads, apps, or websites to see what is on sale and plan meals around featured items. You can: Ask about
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Do you have trouble lifting that gallon of milk? This arm curl exercise, from Go4Life, may help. All you’ll need are two hand-held weights or two evenly weighted objects, such as soup cans or filled bottles of water. Tip: As you progress, use a heavier weight and alternate arms until you can lift the weight comfortably
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Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those over 75 have difficulty hearing. Here are some tips you can use when talking with someone who has a hearing problem: In
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After losing a spouse or partner, you may find that taking care of details and keeping busy helps. But, there comes a time when you will have to face the change in your life. Take care of yourself. Grief can be hard on your health. Exercise regularly, eat healthy food, and get enough sleep. Bad
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Take 15 minutes out of your day to exercise with this quick workout video from Go4Life. Follow along as the instructor guides you through a warm up; strength, balance, and flexibility exercises; and a cool down. All you’ll need is a stable chair, a towel, some light hand weights, and a tennis ball. Tip: If
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Take 20 minutes out of your day today to exercise with this quick workout video from Go4Life. Follow along as the instructor guides you through a warm up; strength, flexibility and balance exercises; and a cool down. All you’ll need is a stable chair, a towel, and some light hand weights. If you don’t have hand
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Almost anyone, at any age, can exercise safely and get meaningful benefits. Staying safe while you exercise is always important, whether you’re just starting a new activity or haven’t been active for a long time. To learn more about staying safe while doing different types of exercise, watch this exercise safety video, brought to you
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You probably know that heart health is important as you grow older. But did you know that doing 30 minutes of physical activity on most or all days of the week can help keep your heart healthy? There are many other ways that you can help take care of your heart. You can: Follow a
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