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September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
How often do young people spend quality time with the older generation? Research shows that human needs go beyond merely food and shelter. Without opportunities for socializing and human connection, health suffers. The pandemic hit the elderly quite hard, causing feelings of tremendous isolation and loneliness. Karl Pillemer, PhD., Human Development Professor at Cornell University,…
National Walking Day was started in 2007 to remind people about the benefits of going for a walk. Annually, the first Wednesday in April is designated as National Walking Day and is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Go to their website (www.heart.org) for additional information about walking safe and increasing your physical activity. As…
As you enter your 60s, 70s and beyond, nutrition becomes a crucial part of your everyday life. Where one may think it is important to get all of your fruits and vegetables at a young age, it is still very important to continue this practice as you age. Why? As you age, your digestive system…
Protein is one of the main nutrients our bodies require for sustenance. As we age our body composition changes. Most obvious, is a reduction in overall muscle mass. This change is due to our bodies becoming less efficient at processing the protein we take in. If adequate protein is not consumed on a regular basis,…