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Supporting older adults in Living Boldly™ with info on healthy aging, lifestyle, fitness, and nutrition.

Training for Longevity: 4 Exercise Types to Prolong Your Health Span

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How to Choose and Use Healthy Canned Foods

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A Crunchy, In-Season Burst of Spinach and Tomatoes Brings Color to Your Plate

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How to Decide If Pet Adoption Is a Healthy Choice for You

Lifestyle

How to Decide If Pet Adoption Is a Healthy Choice for You

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 28, 2022

Adopting a pet can enrich your life, health, and well-being in a host of ways. But it’s not for everyone. Ask yourself the right questions to decide...

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Gut Check: How Fermented Foods Can Help Your Gut Health

Nutrition

Gut Check: How Fermented Foods Can Help Your Gut Health

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 14, 2022

Fermented foods—like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and others—have been around for centuries. The original reason for fermentation was to preserve...

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11 Ways to Play a Supporting Role as a Caregiver

Healthy Aging

11 Ways to Play a Supporting Role as a Caregiver

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on April 4, 2022

When someone you love moves into a nursing home, it can be hard to figure out your role. You may want to help care for them but wonder how to do so....

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Pick Up the Plogging Trend for Better Health, Fitness, and Well-Being

Fitness

Pick Up the Plogging Trend for Better Health, Fitness, and Well-Being

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 24, 2022

Combining your fitness routine with a good deed may enhance your workout motivation in a big way. Plogging (picking up litter while you walk or jog)...

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Vertigo: What Causes It and What You Can Do About It

Lifestyle

Vertigo: What Causes It and What You Can Do About It

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 24, 2022

If you feel a sudden sensation of things spinning when you stand up or move quickly, it could be vertigo. Sometimes you may feel as though you’re on...

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To Manage Blood Sugar Better, Put Some Muscle Into It

Fitness

To Manage Blood Sugar Better, Put Some Muscle Into It

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 14, 2022

What does muscle mass have to do with blood sugar? Quite a bit, it turns out. Recent research has shown that muscle tissue plays a key role in...

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Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down

Healthy Aging

Mental Health Tips to Lift You Up When the World Gets You Down

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 14, 2022

If the weight of the world has you feeling down, stressed, or anxious—take comfort. You can take steps to get your mental health back on track and...

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A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds

Nutrition

A Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe That Won’t Pack on the Pounds

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 10, 2022

Is anything more satisfying than a rich, creamy bowl of soup? Think cream of broccoli, cream of potato, or cream of corn. The only problem with these...

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Power Up With High-Protein Pasta

Nutrition

Power Up With High-Protein Pasta

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on March 2, 2022

Cutting back on refined carbs no longer means you need to take pasta completely off your plate. Learn why many high-protein pastas offer a more...

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Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery

Fitness

Getting Back to Your Fitness Routine After Joint Replacement Surgery

By The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health on January 18, 2022

Getting active after joint replacement surgery is key to your recovery. Learn why it’s so vital—and how to stay safe once you return to your fitness...

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