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Simple Ways to Maintain Healthy Kidneys as You Age
You probably never think about your kidneys, but they work hard for you every day. Your kidneys help to remove waste from your body and balance fluids, and your body really can’t function without them. World Kidney Day falls on March 10, serving as a reminder to us...
Eat Right to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is quickly becoming an American epidemic. The current statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control state that 29.1 million people are living with diabetes. That amounts to a little over 9 percent of the American population, or one out of every...
How to Find A Gym for Seniors
By now, it’s common knowledge that exercise for seniors can have a positive impact on health and longevity. For some, integrating exercise into their lives is second nature, but for those who are new to the discipline, figuring out how to start a workout routine can...
Be A Better You: Simple Ways to Fuel Up on Nutritious Foods
This is the third installment of our “Be A Better You” series, which provides in-depth healthy living tips on the first Friday of each month. This series will run through 2017. It’s like a New Year Resolution, but better! It may seem like an odd metaphor, but...
Healthy Mardi Gras Recipes to Enjoy
Originally designated as a day of gluttony before the beginning of the self-sacrificing season of Lent, Mardi Gras has now become synonymous with loud music, parades, parties and consuming large amounts of sweets and alcohol. While these Fat Tuesday traditions are...
