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It’s not always easy to make the extra effort to get in another half hour of cardio a day. However, if the improved heart health, muscle strength, and weight loss aren’t enough of a motivation, you may be interested to learn that exercise can boost your brain too.

Winter is the perfect time to share with loved ones for holiday meals or cozy chats by the fireplace. However, for the rest of the time, it can be difficult to find enough indoor activities for seniors to last you until spring.

Caring for an elderly loved one is a full-time job that requires consideration of each and every detail of the patient’s daily life. But what about long-distance caregiving?

A lot of buzz is circulating about plant-based diets these days. But consuming a plant-based eating pattern does not mean you have to be vegetarian or vegan and can never consume meat or dairy.

For more serious injuries and illnesses, a stay at the hospital can ensure you get the care you need for a safe recovery. Though once you’re back home, the work isn’t necessarily over.

There is strong evidence all over that proves what we eat impacts our health. A healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains improves heart health and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes. 

Looking for a more healthy holiday season? Now is a great time to get prepared – not just for those presents, but for those healthy habits.

In recent years, online shopping has only grown more popular, allowing anyone to access meals, clothing, medication, and a range of services right from their own home.

The goal is to think of a balanced snack like a mini meal. It should contain a mix of carbs, proteins, and fat to keep you going all day long – for bonus points adding fiber will help fill you up and slow digestion leaving you feeling fuller longer.

Foot pain is more common than you may think, affecting  19% of men and 25% of women over 45 years old. The risks only increase with age, which is why taking care of your feet is so important.

If you’re providing unpaid care to another adult with health needs, you’re not alone. In fact, almost  one in five people serve as home caregivers in the United States, and the number is rising.

Is a cheeseburger, fries, and soda your idea of a gourmet meal? If so, you may need to rethink your choices when eating out.