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Four Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp This Autumn

Four Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp This Autumn

Autumn is one of the best times of the year. The leaves change color, the air gets cooler, and the holidays are just around the corner. However, autumn can also bring a little mental fog to seniors. It’s easy to feel sluggish and less sharp due to earlier nights and less sunlight. The good news is that seniors can do…

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4 Exercise Tips for Diabetics

4 Exercise Tips for Diabetics

Exercising is one of the best things you can do to manage diabetes. Here’s how to do it safely. If you have diabetes, one of the best things you can do to improve your health is to exercise. Physical activity not only helps you lose excess weight, but it can improve your sensitivity to insulin and lower blood glucose levels.…

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Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure by Adding Fatty Fish To Your Diet

Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure by Adding Fatty Fish To Your Diet

Fatty fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel are great sources of the omega-3 fatty acids, which have major benefits for heart health. Getting enough of these fats on a regular basis is especially important for diabetics, who have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. A number of observational studies…

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NYC Giving 10,000 NYCHA Seniors Free Tablets To Stay Connected to Family

NYC Giving 10,000 NYCHA Seniors Free Tablets To Stay Connected to Family

Mayor De Blasio announced that 10,000 seniors living in NYCHA developments will be receiving tablets through a partnership with T-Mobile. The idea is to provide devices that will allow seniors to stay connected to their families. The tablets will be internet-enabled. The obvious problem with this initiative will be training seniors on how to use the tablets. The city believes…

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5 Foods To Help Boost Your Immune System During Coronavirus

5 Foods To Help Boost Your Immune System During Coronavirus

During this Coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever to eat healthy foods that contain Vitamins C and other vitamins. Everyone should use this time to improve their eating habits.  Start by adding the following food items to your diet. Red Bell Peppers – Very high in Vitamin C. According to US Dept of Agriculture, 1 cup of red…

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Don’t Abandon Healthy Eating During Coronavirus Pandemic

Don’t Abandon Healthy Eating During Coronavirus Pandemic

As Americans empty grocery shelves over fears of possible shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, one nutritionist says healthy eating doesn’t have to fall by the wayside. There is no need to hoard because there is plenty of food in the United States and food distributors are working to keep shelves stocked, said Diane Rigassio Radler, director of the Institute for…

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Foods To Ease Stress & Depression

Foods To Ease Stress & Depression

Salmon for long term health By Rachele Kanigel Can the foods I eat really affect my mood? You bet. If you’ve ever recovered from a stressful day with a bowl of Haagen-Dazs, you know they can — and science backs you up. A number of studies over the past 25 years have found that healthy, well-balanced diets can offer strong…

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