Malnutrition As You Age

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You may experience malnutrition as you age if you are not able to eat well-balanced, nutritious foods. Malnutrition is not tied to your weight. So, whether you are underweight, overweight, or obese, you may still be malnourished, and your health and well- being may decline. Fortunately, Older Americans Act (OAA) nutrition assistance programs offer well-balanced, … Continued

A Talk with An Elder Driver

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The population of people age 65 and older is the fastest growing demographic in the United States. Many of these older adults will be drivers. Right now, there are more than 30 million licensed drivers age 65 or older. People between ages 25 and 75 have relatively low crash involvement. After age 75, risk increases … Continued

Gratitude is Defined as the Quality of Being Grateful

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By Linda Mundie How can you start living with more gratitude? First, make it a point to be more aware of what you have. Take an inventory of even the smallest things in your life that you are grateful for. Think of something you might take for granted—the dinner on your plate every night, a warm … Continued

Second Hand Drinking and Its Effects on Others

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By Pam Teel We’ve all been victims or we know others who have felt the bad effects of someone’s excessive drinking habits. Whether it be a child, a neighbor, a friend, or even yourself, you know the toll this abusive behavior can take on you and how it could affect the people around you. Secondhand … Continued

Teen Privacy- Balance Is The Key

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By Stefanie Maglio Teenagers will almost always fight for free- dom in the form of privacy from their siblings and parents. This is where parents may struggle to find the right balance of privacy they allow their teen to have. Many factors can come into play while navigating through this situation. For example, a parent knows their kid … Continued

Dry January: The Pros

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According to a 2018 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 14.4 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder. Of those, 10.6 million were ages 26 or older, but 3.4 million were between the ages of 18 and 25. While there have been reductions in youths ages 12-17 who initiated … Continued

Cold Temperature Good for Our Health?

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We all on the East Coast know that the cold weather is on its way. But, did you know that the cold temperatures benefit your health? Colder temperatures may help reduce allergies and inflammation and research has shown that it does help us think more clearly and perform daily tasks more efficiently. Another surprising fact … Continued

The Benefits of Carrot Oil

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By Pam Teel Carrot oil is procured from carrots grated and boiled in regular oil. Carrot seed oil is extracted through steam distillation from the dried seeds of carrot. Carrot oil is very effective for the human body owing to its antibacterial and healing powers. Carrot oil is capable of hydrating dry skin, scalp, and … Continued