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Health and Wellness Blog

  • Older woman doing exercise at home
    Lifestyle

    Tips to Promote Good Blood Circulation

    Your entire body needs oxygen and nutrients to feel active and healthy and to function properly. The blood flowing through your body — or circulation — carries these nutrients, so it's important to...
  • Woman massaging the top of her feet
    Health Conditions

    Foot Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

    Foot pain can cause discomfort in many people. In fact, foot pain is so common that 87% of people experience it at some point in their lives. Feet can cause complications — including mild...
  • senior women embracing each other
    Lifestyle, Preventive Care

    Self-Care Tips for Seniors

    Stress occurs throughout life, and many seniors experience stressful situations. Especially during difficult times, you might notice negative physical or mental health symptoms as a result of some...
  • seniors preparing a healthy salad together
    Fitness & Nutrition, Preventive Care

    Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

    Nearly half of adults in the US live with hypertension. This means that there are millions of people who are experiencing related issues such as obesity, smoking, and an inactive lifestyle. While...
  • Older man using an asthma inhaler at home
    Health Conditions

    Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Your Symptoms

    People can develop asthma at any age, but asthma in seniors often requires more careful treatment. Since many older adults live with other chronic conditions that have similar symptoms, asthma...
  • Smiling older man with a hearing aid raising his hand to his ear
    Health Conditions

    Do I Need a Hearing Aid?

    Understanding hearing aids, how hearing aids work, and how to diagnose hearing loss are important as you age. Fortunately, hearing aids can help you manage any age-related hearing loss and help you...
  • Mature woman sitting on the couch and using her cell phone
    Lifestyle

    Learn How to Limit Screen Time With These Tips

    Your smartphone can be a convenient device that allows you to stay connected, no matter where life takes you. However, these phones can also use up plenty of your time, whether you're texting...
  • Hands pouring fish oil supplements from a container
    Fitness & Nutrition

    Top 10 Vitamins for Seniors

    A well-rounded diet includes healthy foods that nourish your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive. Ideally, you'll get your vitamins from food sources, but supplementing your diet...
  • A nurse and a patient sit at a table while reviewing paperwork.
    Medicare & Insurance

    6 Ways to Save on Healthcare Expenses

    With healthcare costs as high as they are today, it helps to know how to take advantage of ways to save. Finding affordable medical insurance that meets your needs is a good place to start.
  • Lifestyle

    How to Live Longer with Healthy Habits

    Even though aging is inevitable, you can slow down the impact of aging by living a healthy lifestyle. If you're wondering how to live longer, the key is establishing healthy habits and sticking...

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