Grow Your Greens!
The warm, sunny days of spring and summer offer the perfect opportunity to get outside and exercise your green thumb. Gardening offers many physical and emotional benefits. Almost everyone’s health could benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables (which are high in fiber and antioxidants), so plant a few of your favorites or expand your […]
Stay Active as you Age for Better Health
Too many seniors are sedentary, and it is translating into a lower quality of life as they age. The National Institute on Aging at NIH celebrates September as Go4Life® month in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of exercise and physical activity. Exercise has many health benefits—it can improve mood and memory, lower […]
Healthy Living: Tips for Baby Boomers
Longer life spans mean that anyone who reaches age 65 will likely live into their mid 80’s. If you fall into this category, you might be wondering what you can do to make sure those extra years bring extra joy to your life, not chronic illness and health problems. According to the Centers for Disease […]
