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Flourish: Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner
Did you know? Turkey contains tryptophan, an acid that makes you tired. But what makes you exceptionally sleepy is the amount of food you eat.
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Flourish: Skin cancer signs, symptoms, and ways to stop cancer before it starts
An estimated one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, however the risk does not stop then. As we live longer, it’s important to continue protecting our skin as we age.
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Conscious Caregiving: Powerful Tools for Caregivers
During the holiday season, many people are visiting older relatives and friends and notice changes. Grandma missed some steps in her Thanksgiving turkey recipe that she's been making for the last 30 years. Or a brother repeatedly forgot recently shared information, like the news that someone passed away or is having a baby. What do these changes mean?
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Flourish: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
During November, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month aims at making the general public more aware of the disease and the scale of it among the U.S. population, as well as bring new light potential care options for those affected.
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Flourish: Celebrating Halloween can actually offer several health benefits.
When you think of unhealthy holidays, Halloween may be one of the first to come to mind. With all the high-sugar, empty-calorie treats around, it’s not hard to imagine why. But, believe it or not, celebrating Halloween can actually offer several health benefits.
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Be Well Stories
Savoring the season: Making the most of fall weather
Beat the heat: Staying safe and cool in the summer
Lifelong learning: the benefits of learning a new skill
Maintain healthy vision
The benefits of gardening
The joy of giving back as a volunteer
The role pets can play in healthy aging
What we can learn from Blue Zones
Building healthy habits
Preventing muscle loss
Heart health as we age
The power of positivity
Essential nutrients for healthy aging
Staying active in cold weather
Home modifications to prevent falls
The impact of stress on aging and how to manage it
The role of social connections in longevity
Care tips for aging skin
How to improve sleep quality as you age
The importance of nutrition for healthy aging
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