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The Silver&Fit® Blog Team

The Silver&Fit® Blog is brought to life by a seasoned team of professionals from American Specialty Health (ASH), combining over 2 decades of experience in wellness programming for aging adults. This award-winning group includes expert writers, editors, clinicians, designers, and marketing specialists who are dedicated to delivering engaging, evidence-based health content. Their collective expertise ensures that every article supports healthy aging through trusted insights on fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, tailored specifically for older adults seeking to live more actively and boldly.

7 Tips to Simplify the Holidays and Dial Down Your Stress

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on November 22, 2023

The holidays. A time of joy, good cheer, and—often—a lot of stress. Make this year different with these 7 tips for a more relaxing and rejuvenating...

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How to Choose the Best Athletic Shoe for You

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on November 13, 2023

Since exercise improves your health at every age, it’s important to find the right pair of athletic shoes to help optimize your physical activity and...

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7 Practical Tips for Optimal Skin Care

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on November 6, 2023

Good skin care, at any age, offers many benefits. From preventing wrinkles to sidestepping skin cancer, learn why skin care is even more important as...

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Why Prehab May Be Just as Important as Rehab for Your Surgical Recovery

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on October 23, 2023

If you’re scheduled to have surgery, participating in prehab beforehand may boost your chances of a faster recovery and a better outcome. If you...

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Beyond Guacamole: 7 Inspired Ways to Enjoy Nutrient-Rich Avocado

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on October 16, 2023

Avocado is not only velvety smooth and delicious—it’s also nutritious and versatile. Check out these 7 tasty avocado-based snack and meal ideas. ...

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How Assistive Devices—and Assistive Technology—Can Improve Your Life

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on October 11, 2023

Do you want to make daily tasks easier? Stay safe? Maintain your independence? Improve your quality of life? Assistive devices and tech can help.

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My Breast Cancer Journey

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on October 2, 2023

A breast cancer diagnosis can be frightening. Take encouragement from one who has walked through surgery, chemo, and radiation–and come out the other...

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Building and Practicing Resilience in Healthy Ways

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on September 25, 2023

Building your resilience, or inner strength, is key to coping with life’s hardships. But if used in unhealthy ways, resilience can harm instead of...

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New to Exercise? Get Past the “Beginner’s Hump” in 6 Helpful Steps

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on September 18, 2023

If you just started to work out, but are struggling to stick with it, don’t fret. Exercise gets easier—and more fun—with time and the right...

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Help Keep Falls Out of Your Future With These 3 Types of Training

By The Silver&Fit® Blog Team on September 11, 2023

The risk for falling increases with age. But falls are not inevitable. Lower your risk by including balance, mobility, and strength training in your...

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