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.

Lifestyle

Healing the Hurt When Your Adult Child Cuts Ties

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 28, 2022

When your adult child cuts you off, the chasm can seem as wide as the pain is deep. But there are steps you can take toward repairing the...

Healthy Aging

Navigating Medicare Enrollment

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 27, 2022

Medicare enrollment can be a confusing labyrinth, especially when enrolling for the first time. Here are resources to help you walk through it.

Fitness

Try Nordic Pole Walking For a Unique, Total-Body Workout

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 2, 2022

Nordic pole walking turns a walk into a calorie-torching, total-body workout. It also brings the fun. So, grab some poles and walk this way!

Healthy Aging

Does an Aspirin a Day Keep Heart Disease Away?

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 2, 2022

You may have seen headlines recently about low-dose aspirin use. Read on to learn if an aspirin a day is still a good way to prevent heart disease.

Nutrition

What Is Iron-Deficiency Anemia and How Can You Lower Your Risk?

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on September 2, 2022

There are many types of anemia. The most common, iron-deficiency anemia, may be easier to prevent and/or treat than other types. Read on to learn why.

Lifestyle

The Joy of Replacing Small Talk With Deep Conversations

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on August 30, 2022

For many, talking with strangers rarely moves beyond small talk. But deeper, more meaningful conversations with strangers actually can provide some...