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How to Improve Flexibility and Mobility As You Age

We naturally lose flexibility as we age. However, loss of flexibility prevents us from exercising, taking care of our families, and participating in our favorite activities. It can cause balance and mobility issues as well. Learn more about why flexibility is important for seniors and what you can do to improve flexibility and mobility at home.

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Top 5 Mood Boosting Foods for Seniors

There is a strong connection between what we eat and how we feel, especially as we get older. Here are five of the best mood boosting foods to add to your diet to feel happy, energized, and healthy!

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What You Should Do About Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is associated with a number of very serious health conditions, such as dementia and delirium, depression, weakness, and decreased quality of life. Hearing loss also is linked to risk of falling, which is why it’s important to understand types of hearing loss and how you can fix it.

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Simple Exercise Modifications for Knee Pain

You don't have to allow knee pain to sideline you from living a full, active life. You can still participate in lower body strength training even with knee pain if you know how to do it right. Exercise modifications that help with knee pain can keep you strong and active, allowing you to build muscle in your lower body pain free.

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Best Standing Exercises for Balance and Mobility

Balance exercises can help your body respond faster and keep you steady on your feet. They will also build strength and aid in weight loss efforts. The best part is that you don’t need fancy equipment, a gym, or even a lot of time to improve your balance. You can do these standing exercises from the comfort of your own home in just a few minutes to build balance and mobility.

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8 Best Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes for Weight Loss Over 50

Adding salads to your meal rotation can help with weight management, digestive issues, and management of blood sugar issues for those over 50. Try these 8 healthy salad dressing recipes for a creative and tasty salad that will leave you feeling full and fueled!

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4 Simple Standing Exercises for Strength and Stability

You benefit from core strength throughout life, but it becomes particularly important as you get older. Having a strong core can help protect you from injury, such as falls. It will also help you continue to move and maintain stability as you do.  Standing exercises are some of the best ways to build up that core and lower body strength. Here are four of our favorites for those over 50. 

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Four Healthy, Low Carb Ways to Use a Rotisserie Chicken

Fall-apart tender and juicy, rotisserie chicken is unbelievably delicious. It’s also an inexpensive and convenient way to whip up a great weeknight dinner. Our health coaches love all the creative ways you can use rotisserie chicken to create an easy, filling, and delicious low carb dinner.

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Quick, Low Impact Workouts for the Busy Holiday Season

How do you squeeze a bit of exercise in between the holiday decorating, shopping, and parties? Easy! Just do a few of these quick and effective indoor, low impact exercises that are designed specifically for those 50 and up! Whether you’re looking for chair workouts, hip mobility, cardio, balance, and more, we have a quick and free online class for you!

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What Is a Stroke? Early Stroke Signs to Look Out For

Having a stroke is a major cause of death and disability over the age of 50. However, prompt medical treatment can result in better outcomes. This makes it critical to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and to act fast to get help. Learn what a stroke it, the different types of strokes, and early signs and symptoms in this guide to strokes.

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