Health & Wellness
Can Beet Juice Keep Your Brain Young?
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Beet juice may keep your brain young and fit, according to an article on the Runner’s World website.
Winter Care for Seniors with Complex Medical Conditions
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- Written by Angela Norris Angela Norris
For many of us, winter brings its own unique challenges. But for seniors with complex medical conditions, the winter months present serious health risks.
Why 50+ Is the Dental Tipping Point
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- Written by Michael Tischler, DDS Michael Tischler, DDS
Baby boomers ages 50-75 should be assessing their dental health with their dentist as they head toward their later years in life.
Free Health and Wellness Classes Now Offered
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The Lancaster County Office of Aging is offering two free health and wellness classes for the new year.
Vitamin C, Vitamin E Help Reduce Stroke Risk
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The good news is that people are living longer, and the chance that you will live past age 65 is excellent (just 100 years ago, only 50 percent of Americans made it past 65).
Savvy Senior: Escort Services that Can Help Seniors with the Rigors of Travel
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Do you know of any services that help seniors with the rigors of traveling? My youngest daughter is getting married in a few months and would love to have my 82-year-old mother attend, but she needs help flying across the country.
Free Healthy Aging Workshop Starts Jan. 23
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The York County Area Agency on Aging will host free educational workshops to learn about the “10 Keys™ to Healthy Aging” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 20, at the Eastern Branch YMCA at OHANA, 4075 E. Market St., Suite 20, York.
Free Indoor Walking Program Begins in January
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Looking to continue your daily walks during the winter months but don’t want to deal with the cold weather?
Savvy Senior: Assistance Dogs Provide Help and Love
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about assistance dogs for people with disabilities? My sister, who’s 58, has multiple sclerosis, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make her life a little easier.