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What are “random acts of kindness?” They’re spontaneous, free-willed gestures that benefit another person with nothing asked in return. The purpose is to make the recipient feel good, but the process typically also results in a feeling of fulfillment for the giver.
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In Recognition of African American History Month and Heart Health Month. . . According to the NAACP's website, aging African Americans tend to suffer more instances of certain health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, than other ethnicities or demographics. In fact cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. African Americans, with 46 percent of African Americans over 20 years of age suffering from some type of heart disease.
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George Washington may have been your typically mischievous, 18th century lad who thought it was fun to chop down cherry trees but you can bet he ate quite a few of those cherries before chopping that tree down! In fact, many of Washington's biographers claim that he did indeed love cherries, as well as other healthy foods such as fish, nuts and fruits.
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As the temperature begins to drastically fall, so can our desire to exercise. There are many health benefits to outdoor exercise, but there are some necessary precautions. How fit for the chill are you? Download our Are You Fit for the Chill Infographic to get more toasty tips for your winter workout.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
Older adults are living longer now than previous generations. This means adult children caring for elderly parents are likely to be approaching 70 themselves. Allen Geiwitz, a 71 year-old retired computer programmer, knows the strain this can have on older adult caregivers.
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I have been asked several times over the years, “Why does it feel like my bones are breaking more easily?” The answer in most cases is low bone mass. There are several degrees of bone weakness and loss. These vary from mild to severe.
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