The Silver&Fit® Blog

Supporting older adults in Living Boldly™ with info on healthy aging, lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition.

The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health

The award-winning Silver&Fit® Blog is brought to life by a seasoned team of professionals at American Specialty Health (ASH), an organization with nearly 2 decades of experience in senior wellness programming. The Silver&Fit® blog writers, editors, clinicians, designers, and marketing specialists are dedicated to delivering engaging, informative wellness content. Every article is carefully researched and clinically reviewed for accuracy. Our goal? Content that supports healthy aging through trusted, research-based insights on fitness, nutrition, stress management, and more, tailored specifically for older adults seeking to live more vibrant, active, and healthy lives.

5 Ways to Build a Better Sandwich

5 Ways to Build a Better Sandwich

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 3, 2023

How’s your sandwich game looking? If you’re still eating cold cuts on white bread, it may be time to take it up a notch and build a healthier...

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Give Incontinence the Boot With Kegel Exercises

Give Incontinence the Boot With Kegel Exercises

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 20, 2023

Kegel exercises are a first line of defense for preventing or managing incontinence in both men and women. Learn how to do them properly and...

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Set SMART Goals and Rethink Your Resolutions

Set SMART Goals and Rethink Your Resolutions

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 13, 2023

Do your New Year’s resolutions seem to fizzle out like stale sparklers? Turns out, there’s a SMART way to make those New Year’s goals stick.

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How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Medical Gaslighting

How to Spot and Protect Yourself From Medical Gaslighting

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 6, 2023

Gaslighting, a disempowering form of manipulation, can happen in all kinds of relationships—including the one between you and your health care...

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Take Your Celery from Bland to Delicious With These 7 Culinary Hacks

Take Your Celery From Bland to Delicious With These 7 Culinary Hacks

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 27, 2023

Celery tends to be an underrated veggie. But it’s a nutritious one worth adding to your plate. Here are 7 irresistible ways to serve it up.

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8 Key Eating Habits to Support Better Heart Health

8 Key Eating Habits to Support Better Heart Health

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 20, 2023

Nearly half of American adults have at least one risk factor related to heart health, so it's important to take steps like following a healthy diet.

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How to Motivate Your Partner to Get Active—and Why it Benefits You Both

How to Motivate Your Partner to Get Active—and Why it Benefits You Both

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 13, 2023

You believe in the power of working up a healthy sweat. But what if your partner isn’t sold on the active lifestyle? Can you inspire them to get...

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Hearing Aids: Over-the-Counter vs. Prescription

Hearing Aids: Over-the-Counter vs. Prescription

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 6, 2023

You can now buy hearing aids over the counter—without a prescription. Despite the benefits, working with a hearing expert is still likely a smart...

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Pinpoint Problem Foods With an Elimination Diet

Pinpoint Problem Foods With an Elimination Diet

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 30, 2023

If digestive woes plague you after every meal, certain foods or ingredients may be to blame. An elimination diet can help you pinpoint which ones.

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Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels With a Post-Meal Walk

Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels With a Post-Meal Walk

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 23, 2023

It’s tempting to put your feet up and relax after you’ve eaten. But research suggests that a short walk instead can support healthy blood sugar...

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