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September 20, 2021
Published by Meg Raiano on September 20, 2021
September 23 is Fall Prevention Awareness Day! Learn more about our fall prevention efforts in our care communities. Every community that serves the older population is looking for ways to reduce falls. There is no one concrete way to prevent falls. “Knowing this, we take special precaution to keep our […]
September 17, 2021
Published by Meg Raiano on September 17, 2021
Science tells us that there are three important reasons that the entire population is living longer. Exercising moreAs we learned that being active was probably the best thing that you could do for your health, people are taking the initiative to get up and move. All across America, people are […]
June 22, 2020
Published by Meg Raiano on June 22, 2020
A daughter experiences the neighborhood from her mom’s perspectiveBy Laurie Matlin My 95-year-old mother has reached the limits of her patience with the daughter in her basement. As one of her nine children currently helping out, I take no personal offense. Even for people without dementia, COVID-19 can complicate a […]
June 5, 2020
Published by Meg Raiano on June 5, 2020
It can help you deal with stress, self-esteem and motivation in the pandemicBy Stephen L. Antczak You’re probably familiar with your immune system — your physiological immune system, that is. It’s the one that sends white blood cells to dispatch with pathogens. But what about your psychological immune system? This […]
May 5, 2020
Published by Meg Raiano on May 5, 2020
Plus: the right amount of exercise to stay healthy during the pandemicBy Sheryl Jean Part of the The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need to Know Special Report Since his gym closed, you might find Tom Hippman, 55, working out to Journey’s “Eye of the Tiger” in his Dallas living room, […]
December 30, 2019
Published by Meg Raiano on December 30, 2019
Experts say meditation can work as well as medications for some peopleBy Patricia Corrigan You’ve probably figured out that taking a few deep breaths in a stressful situation can calm you down. And you may know that practicing meditation on a regular basis helps many people cultivate serenity. But did […]
September 20, 2019
Published by Meg Raiano on September 20, 2019
Experts offer tips to increase your chances of sticking to itBy Patricia Corrigan Tell my massage therapist you’re struggling to stick with a healthy habit of any kind and her reply sounds like something your dental hygienist would say: “Only floss the teeth you want to keep.” That’s a spin, […]
September 12, 2019
Published by Meg Raiano on September 12, 2019
Whether you’ve done it for years or are just getting started, a new study suggests that maintaining the recommended physical activity level may extend your lifespan. We all know that getting a good workout in regularly is beneficial to your overall health. However, a recent study from The BMJ has […]