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How to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

October 30, 2019

While some may get a cold or experience a mild version of the flu, others might come down with more severe cases which can lead to hospitalization, or worse; death. Therefore, flu prevention is a personal responsibility that can help you and the people around you stay healthy throughout the...

A Dietitian’s Halloween Survival Guide for Parents

October 16, 2019

Halloween is fast approaching. Or is it? It feels like it’s just around the corner because Halloween costumes, spooky books, and mega-sized boxes of treats are available to purchase! The only thing that I suggest purchasing this far in advance would be a fun new trick-or-treating book (or m...

Pill Anxiety: What It Is and How to Overcome It

October 04, 2019

Today, pills just seem to be a part of everyday life, be it for pain management or taking helpful supplements. It seems like once we get past childhood age, any medication or supplement that we used to take in liquid form would simply be offered as pills or capsules, and we are just suppose...

A Dietitian’s Take: Why You Might Want to Start Taking These Nutritional Supplements

September 19, 2019

We all know how important good nutrition is for our short-term—but more importantly long term—health, right? The nutrients we consume through food help our bodies and brains to function properly, help to repair our bodily tissues, and contribute to our overall longevity and health. Eating a...

Dental Care for Seniors: Affordable Ways to Improve Your Oral Hygiene

May 07, 2019

Did you know your dental health affects the health of the rest of your body? For example, gum disease can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, lun...

AGING IN PLACE

November 22, 2018

A lifetime of wear and tear on the mind and body can make it difficult to live alone beyond retirement. But there are many DIY fixes that can extend your independent years. Here are a few you can handle yourself, even on a small budget.