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3 Steps to Getting a Good Night's Sleep

If you consistently don’t sleep well, you are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. So how do you get a good night’s sleep? It takes a little TLC—Timing, Limits, and Comfort.
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Get Ready For Flu Season

There is no cure for the flu, so it is important that you take steps to avoid getting the flu. Prepare to fight the flu by taking preventative action and getting vaccinated. You can get your flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a local pharmacy.
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Healthy Eating 101

Making sense of nutrition information often seems impossible. When experts can’t agree on what “healthy eating” is, how are you supposed to know?

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Healthy Living

3 Steps to Getting a Good Night's Sleep

If you consistently don’t sleep well, you are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. So how do you get a good night’s sleep? It takes a little TLC—Timing, Limits, and Comfort.
Healthy Living

Get Ready For Flu Season

There is no cure for the flu, so it is important that you take steps to avoid getting the flu. Prepare to fight the flu by taking preventative action and getting vaccinated. You can get your flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a local pharmacy.
Healthy Living

Healthy Eating 101

Making sense of nutrition information often seems impossible. When experts can’t agree on what “healthy eating” is, how are you supposed to know?
Healthy Living

Optimism Is Good For You!

Scientists are learning that positive thinking may be good for your health. One theory is that optimistic people tend to live healthier lifestyles. Another theory has to do with stress.
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Supplements and Healthy Diets

Eating many different kinds of foods is an important way to stay healthy. Food contains nutrients that our bodies need. Sometimes, people don’t eat enough foods that are high in nutrients. Supplements are an easy way to add nutrients to your diet. Daily vitamins, protein powders, or nutrition drinks are types of supplements.
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Helping the Elderly Stay Cool in High Temperatures

Heat waves are never easy, but they’re very brutal in cities. Pavement and metal trap the heat, so cities can be 10 degrees hotter than suburbs! Heat waves can be very dangerous for people over age 65 or those with chronic medical conditions.
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Facts About High Blood Pressure

When blood pressure is too high, the heart has to work harder than normal to get blood to all parts of the body, and there is also increased pressure on all of the blood vessels. What are the risks for high blood pressure and how can it be treated and controlled?
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Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Spending some time outside is good for us, mentally and physically. But you may be caring for someone who avoids leaving the house or apartment. Try these ideas to tempt your loved one into experiencing the benefits of time spent outdoors.
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Helping Someone Who Fell

When a person falls, they may be embarrassed and want to get up as quickly as possible. And it's natural to help them up. But in some cases, this can make things worse. A fallen person should get up slowly, and caregivers should encourage them to be careful. Here are five steps safety experts recommend that anyone follow when they see someone fall.
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The Link Between Carbohydrates, Insulin, and Alzheimer’s

While researchers still do not know what causes Alzheimer’s, cognitive decline can be caused by many things. It is still a good idea to take a look at your diet and try to eat foods that can help keep your brain and body healthy.
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