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Maintaining a nutritious diet is especially important as we get older, as it directly impacts our overall quality of life. Eating healthier can also help you manage chronic conditions that …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While heart disease can impact people of all ages, …
The CDC estimates that between nine million and 41 million people in the United States suffer from the flu each year. Adults 65 and older are especially vulnerable to these …
Fall prevention becomes increasingly important as we get older. Shifts in our balance occur during this stage of our lives due to natural physical changes, health conditions and some medications. …
There’s just something special about summertime. At Friendship Village of South Hills, a senior living community in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, we help our residents celebrate the season by providing …
“Just one more,” is a phrase we tell ourselves all too often around the holidays. Just one more tasty treat and then we’ll be satisfied. But if you’re like us, …
A caregiver can be a spouse, partner, family member or anyone involved with assisting others with activities of daily living (ADL) or medical tasks. Paid caregivers tend to have formal …
Have you ever considered that tending a garden is actually good medicine? Research has confirmed that the benefits of a community garden are all-encompassing; it’s great for the emotional, mental …
Swallowing difficulties are always frightening and can be deadly. The medical term for loss of swallowing function is dysphagia, and approximately 15 million people in the U.S. are affected by …
Your heart is an amazing organ. It beats 100,000 times a day and about 35 million times in a year. It circulates six quarts of blood through your body three …
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