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#### [The Difference Between Processed Food and Ultra-Processed Food](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/ultra-processed-foods)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/holiday-stress)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/athletic-shoe)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/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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 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) 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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/prehab)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) 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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/nutrition/avocado)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) 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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/healthy-aging/assistive-devices)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on October 11, 2023

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 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) 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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/resilience)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) 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](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/fitness/exercise)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on September 18, 2023

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