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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.
Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down

Healthy Aging

Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 14, 2022

If the weight of the world has you feeling down, stressed, or anxious—take comfort. You can take steps to get your mental health back on track and...

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A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds

Nutrition

A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 10, 2022

Is anything more satisfying than a rich, creamy bowl of soup? Think cream of broccoli, cream of potato, or cream of corn. The only problem with these...

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Power Up With High-Protein Pasta

Nutrition

Power Up With High-Protein Pasta

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

Cutting back on refined carbs no longer means you need to take pasta completely off your plate. Learn why many high-protein pastas offer a more...

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Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery

Fitness

Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 18, 2022

Getting active after joint replacement surgery is key to your recovery. Learn why it’s so vital—and how to stay safe once you return to your fitness...

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How to Avoid Becoming an Active Couch Potato

Fitness

How to Avoid Becoming an Active Couch Potato

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 30, 2021

You’re getting the right amount of recommended exercise per week. But when you’re not working out, you’re sitting, which can harm your health in many...

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How to Break Free From a Food Rut

Nutrition

How to Break Free From a Food Rut

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 30, 2021

Eating the same few foods day after day is boring. It also can leave you short on the nutrients you need. Learn how to move beyond a food rut! Dare...

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10 Reasons Why Everyone Is Falling in Love With Pickleball

Fitness

9 Reasons Why Everyone Is Falling in Love With Pickleball

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 6, 2021

Pickleball is all the rage these days. Not yet sure what it is? This lively game with the funny name is a mashup of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton....

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9 Practical Tips for Downsizing Your Home

Healthy Aging

9 Practical Tips for Downsizing Your Home

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 3, 2021

Downsizing is a common rite of passage for many older adults. And it can be fraught with emotion and stress. But these tips can help make the process...

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8 Healthy Habits to Keep Your Immune System Fighting for You

Lifestyle

8 Healthy Habits to Keep Your Immune System Fighting for You

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on November 18, 2021

Your immune system fights hard to protect you from invading germs that can make you sick. Help it in return by adopting these 8 healthy,...

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Sustainable Eating for a Healthier You and a Healthier Planet

Nutrition

Sustainable Eating for a Healthier You and a Healthier Planet

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on November 18, 2021

Sustainable eating is better for the environment and healthier for you. And it's not as costly or complicated as you might think. Learn what it means...

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