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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.
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By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 16, 2026
Keeping your weight in a healthy range is important, but it’s not always about losing weight. Sometimes it’s about a need for healthy weight gain,...
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By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 9, 2026
Get ready for a new twist on your salad! This unique recipe blends savory with sweet and creamy with crunchy for a delightful flavor adventure.
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Retirement opens the door to greater freedom, but it also brings a shift in your daily structure. Learn how to build a new daily routine that...
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For calcium, you most likely reach for the milk carton, right? That’s not a bad choice. Dairy foods are high in calcium, but they’re by no means the...
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Whether you get together in person or virtually, staying socially connected is an important part of healthy aging. But is one better than the other?
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By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on February 9, 2026
Cardio workouts can get repetitive if you don’t switch them up. See how you can stay motivated and add more fun to your cardio routine—no running...
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