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    The Doctor Will (Or Won’t) See You Now: Strategies For Receiving Health Care These Days

    It’s not just you. According to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, older adults spend an average of 3 weeks each year devoted to obtaining routine healthcare- whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, a medical test, a procedure, or some other contact with the healthcare system. Even scarier…

    Sit Less, Step More: Series of New Studies Underscore The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

    Undoubtedly you know that physical activity is crucial for healthy aging and that extended periods of sitting can put your health at risk. For many of us, measuring the extent of our daily physical activity comes through tracking our step count. Daily step counts can be an easy and accessible…

    Fast Lane: The Health Benefits Of The Fasting Mimicking Diet

    By now you know there’s a direct link between the foods you consume, the health you currently experience, and even the healthy longevity you’ll (hopefully) enjoy. A consensus has emerged that diets like the Mediterranean Diet play an important role in keeping your body and brain healthy as you age….

    Pick Up Some Protein: The Benefits Of Plant Protein For Healthier Aging

    What comes to mind when you think about eating protein? A thick, juicy hamburger? A high-protein snack bar? Maybe a glass of milk? You wouldn’t be wrong. All of these may be sources of protein. But as you get older, are these the right sources of protein for an aging…

    Patricia Prijatel, the E.T. Meredith Distinguished Professor Emerita at Drake University, author and a health writer for numerous national print and online publications. This quote was from her recent post in Psychology Today.

    “I used to be young but I got over it.”

    Healthy Living, Healthy Brain: Your Lifestyle Can Make A Difference

    What comes to mind when you think about a healthy aging lifestyle? Maybe cutting out the sweets and sugary drinks, finally hopping on that exercise bike that’s gathering dust, or maybe a little less vegging in front of the television and a few more veggies on your plate. But what…