Take charge of your health
Flourish: Laughter is the best medicine
"Over the long-term, laughter can improve your immune system, relieve pain and improve your mood."
— Mayo Clinic
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6 Tips for Reducing Falls in Winter
By Sara Lindquist, MD, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
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Paynesville SAILers Build Strength and Stamina
The SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) class at the Paynesville Area Senior Center in Paynesville, MN, is positively impacting the lives of Paynesville residents.
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Keep your home a safe haven this holiday season
Stay and look when you cook! Keep an eye on what you fry! Stand by your pan! These are just a few of the catchy phrases you’ll hear from local fire departments and fire safety experts when talking about home fire safety. Our homes are where we spend most of our time, and therefore should be safe havens.
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“Taking Charge” – Read about Juniper in Minnesota Good Age
The goal? Help people take an active role in improving their health and quality of life through fitness and fall-prevention classes as well as small-group classes on preventing and/or living well with diabetes, chronic pain and other conditions.
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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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