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.

3 Ways to Stand Up to Ageism for a Healthy, Happy, Vital Life

3 Ways to Stand Up to Ageism for a Healthy, Happy, Vital Life

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

Learn to recognize ageism and keep it from affecting your health and well-being. Have you ever been on the receiving end of an age-related remark or...

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Why You May Be More Sensitive to Alcohol as You Age

Why You May Be More Sensitive to Alcohol as You Age

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

Moderation is the key when it comes to drinking. But what’s “moderate” for you may change over time. That’s because your body may get more sensitive...

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What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

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

If you sometimes lose control of your bladder, the first thing to know is that you are not alone. Millions of people experience urinary incontinence....

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How to Prepare for Aging in Place

How to Prepare for Aging in Place

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

Aging in place can offer you comfort, independence, safety, and access to friends and family. If you choose to stay in your home as you age, it helps...

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Medicines That Can Raise Your Risk of Falling

Medicines That Can Raise Your Risk of Falling

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

Do you know which medicines can raise your fall risk? And if you take them, what can you do about it?When you head down a flight of stairs, does the...

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You Might Be Experiencing Dehydration – and Why That’s Risky

You Might Be Experiencing Dehydration – and Why That’s Risky

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

Dehydration becomes likelier as you age, and its effect on your health can be serious. When you become dehydrated it means you’re losing more fluids...

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How to Build Close Relationships With Friends – Both New and Old

How to Build Close Relationships With Friends – Both New and Old

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

Learn how to make new friends and nurture caring, meaningful bonds with them. Strong friendships are such an important part of healthy aging. Your...

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Why It’s Perfectly OK to Keep Potatoes on Your Weight Loss Menu

Why It’s Perfectly OK to Keep Potatoes on Your Weight Loss Menu

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

Potatoes often get a bad rap on the weight loss scene. But if eaten in moderation and made in healthy ways, they won’t derail your weight loss...

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4 Simple Rules That Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better

4 Simple Rules That Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better

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

Make your bed a refuge of rest, not a source of stress.

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A Plant-Based Diet for Meat Lovers

A Plant-Based Diet for Meat Lovers

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

Does all the talk about going plant-based have you hugging your beloved burgers a bit more tightly? The truth is, if you’re a meat lover who would...

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