Take charge of your health
Flourish: Tips for choosing the right athletic shoes
Did you know that 83% of older adults wear the wrong size shoe, leading to a lower quality of life due to increased foot pain and loss of balance? Source: ScienceDaily
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Flourish: Have you lost your appetite?
Did you know that between 15% and 30% of older adults experience a decrease in appetite? The impacts of this are associated with worse health outcomes and an increased risk of dying.
Source: National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
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Flourish: Is it an allergy or a cold?
Did you know that allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S.?
Source: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
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Flourish: Five lifestyle tips for men
Did you know that men are 24% less likely to visit their doctor for regular check-ups than are women?
Source: HealthPartners
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Flourish: Prevent or Manage Health Conditions
Did you know that in 2015, three million people in Minnesota had at least one chronic disease and one million had two or more chronic diseases? Source: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease
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Be Well Stories
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
When should you go to the hospital after a fall?
Sticking to a self-improvement plan
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