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Topic: Healthy Aging

F.A.S.T. Thinking Can Help You Spot a Stroke

By American Specialty Health on November 4, 2022

Learning the symptoms of stroke can help minimize the damage it can cause. Remember the acronym “F.A.S.T.” and you might help save a life.

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Navigating Medicare Enrollment

By American Specialty Health on September 27, 2022

Medicare enrollment can be a confusing labyrinth, especially when enrolling the first time. Here are resources to help you walk through it.

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Does an Aspirin a Day Keep Heart Disease Away?

By American Specialty Health on September 2, 2022

You may have seen headlines recently about low-dose aspirin use. Read on to learn if an aspirin a day is still a good way to prevent heart disease.

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How to Protect Yourself From Shingles

By American Specialty Health on August 8, 2022

Learn about shingles and how you can protect yourself from this viral infection with the shingles vaccine.

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5 Steps You Can Take to Boost Bone Density

By American Specialty Health on July 1, 2022

Bone density is a measure of how strong your bones are. And though bones tend to weaken over time, you can keep, and even boost, your bone density,...

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What’s a Telomere and What’s It Got to Do With Aging?

By American Specialty Health on May 26, 2022

Science hasn’t found the fountain of youth, but it has shed light on how you might slow the aging process: by taking good care of your telomeres—the...

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11 Ways to Play a Supporting Role as a Caregiver

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

By 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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9 Practical Tips for Downsizing Your Home

By American Specialty Health on December 3, 2021

Downsizing is a common rite of passage for many older adults. And it can be fraught with emotion and stress. But these tips can help make the process...

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Retire, Keep Working, or Mix It Up? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

By American Specialty Health on November 4, 2021

What is your vision for the perfect post-retirement life? Languid days? A purpose-packed schedule? Or maybe a custom blend of both? Here's how to...

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