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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
In our hectic, hyperconnected culture, stress is increasingly common. And chronic stress is linked to a variety of health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. Equally concerning is the amount of time people are spending on their computers and other electronic devices. It can result in an overly sedentary lifestyle, which can put seniors at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer.
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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
Summer is almost here! We all enjoy summer along with the sounds of birds, children playing outside, or the splash of people in a swimming pool. There 37.5 million adults with hearing or communication disorders in the U.S. who are not able to enjoy those familiar sounds.
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Health & Aging | Miscellaneous
For seniors, spring offers a wonderful opportunity not only to nourish the body with wholesome ingredients but to foster connections through communal dining experiences. Paul Sprowls, Director of Dining Services at Westminster Woods, is helping Presbyterian Senior Living residents do just that.
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As the calendar turns to spring, many people start to tackle projects around their home. One of those is deep cleaning the house. Sparkling windows and clutter-free kitchen counters are a great way to boost your mood. Research also shows that spring cleaning is good for your mental health in other ways, such as reducing stress, improving focus, and bringing peace.
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Health & Aging | Thrive Wellness
Did you know that more than 114,000 people in the United States are on a transplant waiting list? Even the largest football stadium in the US could not fit the number of individuals on the national transplant waiting list! You may have family members, neighbors, or friends who are impacted by the shortage of organ donors.
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Health & Aging | Pine Run Village
At 87, Marty, a disabled Air Force veteran, was wheelchair bound. Parkinson’s disease had robbed him of his ability to move freely. Then he discovered Rock Steady Boxing, a program available at Presbyterian Senior Living’s Pine Run Village in Doylestown, Pa.
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