For Earth Day 2026, we’re highlighting the restorative and therapeutic benefits of simply spending time in the great outdoors. You may not be spending as much time in nature as you’d want due to increased time spent online, unpleasant weather, or mobility issues. But the benefits are well worth the effort. Getting outside and getting […]
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You probably know that it’s important to eat foods rich with vitamins and minerals, but where exactly can you find them? Read more below or visit rush.edu/news/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins.
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Take a look at the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” a list of important behaviors and factors to look at when measuring cardiovascular health.Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, and other major health problems. Read more at heart.org/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8.
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People who are emotionally well, experts say, have fewer negative emotions and are able to bounce back from difficulties faster. This quality is called resilience. It’s important to identify a few ideas for healthy ways to cope and available resources in your community, which can help you build resilience. Below are a few tips from
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An important part of healthy aging is prioritizing your social health. There are things you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. First, it’s important to take care of yourself. To help manage stress and stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible,
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According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the older we get, the more likely we are to use more prescription and nonprescription medicines. Some older adults face challenges with remembering to take these medications or organizing them effectively. This can increase the chance of harmful side effects, drug interactions, and other medication-related problems (MRPs).
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Gail’s family and friends always warned her that your vision changes as you age, but she didn’t really believe them. All too often, while her mother struggled to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant, fishing through a bag for her trusted pair of readers, Gail would laugh and roll her eyes. After all,
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NOTE: This article is a continuation of Aging and Mobility: Part One. A carefully developed exercise plan can play a huge role in improving and maintaining mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. It’s important to discuss your physical activity plan with a medical professional, who can help modify this plan
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Loss of one’s mobility is often an inevitable reality of aging. As we grow older, we may experience changes in our mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. Mobility issues can affect the small to strenuous day-to-day activities that we often take for granted. Mobility impairments can appear as unsteadiness while
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