Monthly Archives September 2015
10 Tips: Healthy Aging Month
Republished from Healthy Aging Magazine Think it’s too late to “reinvent” yourself? Think again. According to Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine and executive director of Healthy Aging®, “it’s never too late to find a new career, a new sport, passion, or hobby.” Worthington is the creator of September is Healthy Aging® Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Now in its second decade, Worthington says September is Healthy Aging® Month provides inspiration and practical ideas for adults, ages 50-plus, to improve their physical, mental, social, and financial
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The Facts About Cholesterol
September is Cholesterol Education Month and no matter how healthy you may appear, it is important for everyone to know the facts about high cholesterol. According to the CDC, over 102 million adults in America have cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dL, which is above what is considered healthy. Those who carry high levels of cholesterol in the blood are twice as likely to develop heart disease compared to those who maintain ideal levels. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that produces naturally in the body as well as some foods. An excess of cholesterol in the body will deposit itself
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Flu Season: Should You Vaccinate?
As summer draws to a close, most people face several important questions this upcoming fall. Will the Redskins finally have a decent season? Is there a limit to the pumpkin flavored items one can consume? Should I get vaccinated for the flu this year? Although the answers to some of these questions remain ambiguous, getting vaccinated should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. Nobody actually enjoys getting sick, yet somehow it is still a challenge to get people the flu vaccine each year. Every excuse is different, but there are several misconceptions that prevent people from following through with
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