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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.
How a Good Dose of Morning Sun Helps Boost Health and Well-Being

Lifestyle

How a Good Dose of Morning Sun Helps Boost Health and Well-Being

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 12, 2024

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you step into the bright morning sun? Well, turns out it's more than just a good feeling—it’s good for...

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Surviving the Unsurvivable: My Heart Attack and Recovery

Healthy Aging

Surviving the Unsurvivable: My Heart Attack and Recovery

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on February 5, 2024

Nearly 805,000 people in the U.S. have a heart attack every year. Here’s the story of one man’s experience with a heart attack and how he managed his...

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7 Reasons Why Breakfast Is the One Meal You Don’t Want to Skip

Nutrition

7 Reasons Why Breakfast Is the One Meal You Don’t Want to Skip

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 29, 2024

Whether or not to eat breakfast is an age-old question. But the health reasons for eating the first meal of the day may outweigh the reasons for...

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Use Exercise “Snacks” to Jump Start Your Fitness Routine

Fitness

Use Exercise “Snacks” to Jump Start Your Fitness Routine

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 15, 2024

Short bursts of exercise—called “snacks”—can help fight off the unhealthy effects of a sedentary lifestyle. They can help kickstart your fitness...

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9 Inspiring Ways to Stay Active in Cold Weather

Fitness

9 Inspiring Ways to Stay Active in Cold Weather

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 8, 2024

Staying active can be hard in the chilly depths of winter, but these tips can help keep you moving—and having a blast while you’re at it. With...

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Ease Constipation with Natural Remedies

Lifestyle

Ease Constipation with Natural Remedies

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 1, 2024

If you’re feeling backed up due to constipation, consider these natural methods to help get back to normal.

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6 Ways to Boost Optimism and How It Benefits Your Health

Healthy Aging

6 Ways to Boost Optimism and How It Benefits Your Health

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on December 22, 2023

Optimism is about more than feeling hopeful. It’s a trait that can improve your health and well-being in big ways. Here are 6 practical tips to help...

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The Difference Between Processed Food and Ultra-Processed Food

Nutrition

The Difference Between Processed Food and Ultra-Processed Food

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on November 27, 2023

Ultra-processed foods bear little resemblance to the whole foods from which they’re made. Steering clear of these foods is vital for your health.

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7 Tips to Simplify the Holidays and Dial Down Your Stress

Lifestyle

7 Tips to Simplify the Holidays and Dial Down Your Stress

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health 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

Fitness

How to Choose the Best Athletic Shoe for You

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health 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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