Healthy Aging
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What are Shingles
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Shingles are a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Decades after having chicken pox, the virus may reactivate as shingles.
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Get Moving to Celebrate Older Americans Month
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May is Older Americans Month and you can get moving and celebrate by being active. We all know that exercising and staying active is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to helping us to stay at our optimal weight, an active lifestyle also improves heart health, increases bone strength, adds to better…
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Need Exercise? Reasons Why Women Over Forty Should Start Walking.
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Has it been a while since you’ve exercised regularly? Do you have a hard time fitting fitness into your busy schedule? Are you over 40 and concerned about menopausal weight gain? Are you looking for an easy way to add some physical activity to your life? You might want to start walking! Walking is a…
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Healthy Living Tips for Seniors
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Young or old, it’s important to take care of yourself and prevent illness. But if you’re a senior, (age 65 or older}, something as simple as a common cold or the flu can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. If you…
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Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure
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As of this week,the AHA (American Heart Association) has released new recommendations on blood pressure that will lead to a significant increase in the diagnosis. Read More. The new criteria will diagnose hypertension at 130/90 mmHG, while the previous standard was 140/90 mmHG. The American Heart Association feels they are taking a more proactive and preventative approach.…
