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December 16, 2014

5 Joint-Friendly Exercise Ideas

Daily exercise is an important aspect of maintaining your sense of independent senior living.

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December 12, 2014

Running to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s

A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has linked running more than 15 miles per week with a decreased risk of dying from Alzheimer’s disease.

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December 8, 2014

5 Precautions for Seniors this Winter

As much as the winter can be a wonderful time of year, it also comes with a number of seasonal hazards due to the cold weather and dense precipitation.

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November 12, 2014

5 Healthier Holiday Dessert Ideas

While we all tend to indulge our sweet tooth during the holidays, there are a number of ways to make healthier desserts for yourself and your loved ones.

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November 6, 2014

5 Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

During the holidays it’s easy for us to put our health second and dive into second slices of apple pie, but there are numerous easy ways to make Thanksgiving a healthy holiday.

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October 31, 2014

7 Scary Movies for Halloween

If you’re looking for something to do this Oct. 31, consider getting together with assisted living retirement home personnel to plan a viewing of your favorite scary flick!

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October 25, 2014

The Benefits of Pilates for Seniors

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults complete at least 2.5 hours of moderately intense exercise per week.

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October 10, 2014

Honoring National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day is part of mental illness awareness week each October.

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October 10, 2014

The Perks of Having a Workout Buddy

The benefits of exercise and physical activity are seemingly endless. Not only does working out strengthen your muscles, it improves your endurance, helps your heart, lowers your risk of conditions such as cholesterol and cancer, boosts your mood, provides you with more energy, helps you maintain a healthy weight and the list goes on.

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October 9, 2014

Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

When it comes to retirement community food, you may want to change your tune.

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