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You may not like weeding the gardening or doing housework, but the good news is that they count as exercise. A new study shows you don’t necessarily have to walk 5 blocks or go the gym to stay fit. Keeping…

It’s important to drink enough water so the body is adequately hydrated. As we age, the lack of hydration can cause many health issues because the body needs water to function well and fight off infection. Educating seniors about how…

Many factors can affect the taste of food for older individuals. Make these tasty recipes for them and they’ll get the nutrition they need and a meal they’ll want to eat again. As people age many factors including medicine, joint…

We worry about the health and function of our internal organs, but we often fail to think about the health of one of our largest organs that we look at every day - the skin. It is a tough, pliable,…

Many seniors experience kidney trouble at one time or another. In such instances, it is important to adjust seniors’ diets to protect kidney health. Over time, the kidneys tend to perform less effectively. As a result, seniors are at greater…

The mental health of older Americans is becoming the focus of public health agencies because it impacts overall health and the ability to engage in life. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that mental health…