Health & Wellness
Finding Local Farm Fresh Produce: Your Guide to St. Louis Farmers Markets
Summertime in the Midwest means plenty of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables available at festive local farmers markets. But a…
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Health & Wellness
Strength in Every Step: The Many Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Walking, the most basic of exercises, only requires comfortable clothes and a good pair of shoes. You don’t need…
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Health & Wellness
Maintaining Strength and Manual Dexterity for Seniors
Our hands and fingers need strength, flexibility, and touch to lift, turn, press, pull, grip, twist, manipulate, tap, and…
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Health & Wellness
Why You Should Add Balance Exercises for Seniors to Your Workout
When we were younger, we took our ability to balance for granted. But as we’ve aged, and keeping our…
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Independent Living
Continuing Education: Exploring Classes for Seniors
It is said that curiosity keeps the mind young. In fact, according to the Association for Psychological Science, learning new…
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Health & Wellness
Low-Impact Sports for Seniors
Famed New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once said, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” In other words, don’t…
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Independent Living
Seniors at Work: Staying Active in the Workforce
According to the Pew Research Center, seniors currently make up about 19 percent of the U.S. labor force and…
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Health & Wellness
The Heart Benefits of Gentle Yoga for Seniors
Yoga is known for improving balance and flexibility. However, did you know that gentle yoga for seniors can also…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Playing Video Games to Keep Your Mind Sharp
If you were asked to picture someone playing a video game, you would probably envision a teenager with a…
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Health & Wellness
5 of the Most Common Senior Health Issues and Prevention Tips
As an older adult, you are at risk of developing a variety of senior health issues. Let’s take a…
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Health & Wellness
7 Things To Know for Healthy Bones
When registered dietitian Toby Smithson gave presentations on bone health, she’d bring three bags of flour: One representing osteoporosis,…
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Health & Wellness
Early Signs of Mental Health Struggles and Illness in Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 20 percent of people aged 55 or older experience some kind of mental…
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Health & Wellness
How Your Heart Changes With Age
The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body, beating approximately 100,000 times a day. Understanding how your…
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