The health benefits of staying active as you age are crucial. From lowering your risk of depression and enhancing your social wellbeing to improving strength and stamina – there are a lot of good reasons to keep moving and stay well connected with friends. For that reason, industry experts suggest just 30 minutes of light […]
Tips from Springfield Crossings on Healthy Aging
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Your Heart Health
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Many factors influence healthy aging and your heart health. Some of these, such as genetics, are not in our control. Others — like exercise, a healthy diet, going to the doctor regularly, and taking care of our mental health — are within our reach. Daniel Forman, MD, chair of the Section of Geriatric Cardiology at […]
Fall Prevention Tips for Adults
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Did you know Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall? For older adults, a fall can trigger a series of events that ultimately result in declining health and a loss of independence. Fortunately, most falls are preventable. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) one out […]
Animal Assisted Therapy
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Animal therapy, also called pet therapy or animal assisted therapy, refers to various services using animals to help people with specific physical or mental health conditions. Animals may be able to provide comfort, alert others if someone is in danger, or even perform direct actions to help a person’s condition when they are in need. […]
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