Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This should not be a surprise – it has been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means …
Read PostDevoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, …
Read PostDid you know that people who eat breakfast tend to be healthier than people who skip their morning meals? According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who skip the most important meal of the day are more …
Read PostLiving a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps …
Read PostDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying …
Read PostEvery second of the day, an older adult (age 65 and older) falls in the United States, making falls the number one cause of injury and injury death in the older adults.1 Just because falls are common, does not mean …
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