July 20th, 2021
As the weather gets warmer, and the days get longer, backyard get-togethers start gearing up. This year
more than ever, most of us are anxious to get back to “normal” and celebrate with friends and family. It’s
barbecue time! And that means…
July 7th, 2021
Vegetarian and plant-based diets have become more mainstream, and for all the right reasons. They’re
not only low in calories and high in fiber but have been shown to lower the risk for certain cancers, heart
disease, and diabetes. Even one or…
June 16th, 2021
STRAWBERRIES ARE HERE! GET READY FOR PICKING SEASON.
June is strawberry season and a sure sign that summer is around the corner. Strawberries are a most delicious and healthy treat. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, they are rich in…
June 1st, 2021
JUNE IS A GREAT TIME TO CELEBRATE FAMILY HEALTH AND FITNESS!
Physical activity is a necessary part of healthy aging. The National Recreation and Park Association(NPRA) promotes the importance of health and physical fitness with special events…
May 19th, 2021
EATING HEALTHY IS SMART FOR ALL OF US, BUT AS WE AGE OUREATING HABITS CHANGE, LEAVING SENIORS WITH UNIQUE NEEDS ANDINCREASED RISKS.
As we age, our eating habits change. For example, foods may not taste the same, and for some, mobility is…
May 4th, 2021
“COMMUNITIES OF STRENGTH”… THIS YEAR’S THEME FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH.
MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH, A TIME TO FOCUS ON THE FASTEST GROWING SEGMENT OF THE POPULATION.
Healthy aging has allowed older Americans to live and…
April 27th, 2021
NUTRITION AND BRAIN HEALTH IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE. BUT, FOR THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE, CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOODS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR ILLNESS.
April is National Parkinson’s Disease awareness month. That…
April 1st, 2021
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IS AN INTESTINAL DISORDER CAUSING ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT AND DISTRESS. IBS AWARENESS MONTH IS A GOOD TIME TO LEARN ABOUT THE SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENTS OF THIS CHRONIC CONDITION.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness…