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 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on September 29, 2025

Keeping a journal, of any kind, can be a powerful habit. But getting started can be tricky. Here are the benefits of journaling, along with some...

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 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on September 15, 2025

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#### [Adding Quality of Life to the Pursuit of Longevity](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/longevity)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on June 2, 2025

Longevity is a worthwhile goal. So is taking steps to enhance your quality of life. In fact, living a healthy, happy life is just as important as...

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#### [How to Avoid Muscle Loss While Taking GLP-1 Anti-Obesity Drugs](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/glp-1-medications)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on May 19, 2025

A new class of medications called GLP-1s is proving to be a highly effective way to lose weight, and fast. But you’ll need to be careful not to lose...

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Here’s a “NEAT” way to ditch a sedentary lifestyle and get more active. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis—or NEAT—burns calories during your...

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#### [Exploring the Health Benefits of Travel](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/benefits-of-travel)

 By [The Silver&Fit® Team at American Specialty Health](https://blog.silverandfit.com/author/american-specialty-health) on March 24, 2025

Traveling provides benefits that go beyond the thrill of exploring new places. The rewards can be big—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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#### [Blueprint for Success: Change Any Habit in 4 Easy Steps](https://blog.silverandfit.com/tag/lifestyle/habit)

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Forming healthy habits takes commitment, motivation, and hard work. It also takes thoughtful planning. Here are 4 powerful strategies that can help.

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