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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Three surprising ways to help your heart

…heart attacks; but other ways to have a healthy heart might surprise you. Dental care and your heart Is there a link between healthy teeth and a healthy heart? Scientists…

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Benefits of Embracing Fitness Wearables

…If you have relatives or friends who are struggling with their health, or attempting to live a healthier lifestyle – spread the word about fitness wearables. Show them your FitBit…

Friday, November 28, 2014

Aging Out of Place in Barranco, Peru

…less expensive health insurance through Peru’s National Health Plan, which is about $20 a month for an individual. One expectation I had before moving here was that health care would…

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

COVID-19 and Minorities

…making health changes for some to improve their overall health status and their risk for other infections. “Maybe you skipped the flu shot [in previous years], or the pneumonia vaccine,”…

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Carolyn, 73: Adventure is Out There

Meet Carolyn Hartfield. She’s one of the 2022 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes, and she’ll be sharing updates on her health & wellness journey through the rest of this year. Today,…

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Meet the Trainer: Josy Delaney

…heart health so important to you? Women’s heart health is near and dear to my heart – no pun intended. I was involved with Go Red for Women for 22…

Fri, February 16 EDT

Rethinking Exercise as We Age: How To Turn “One Day” Into “Day One”

…chronic health conditions and functional disability. She is also the Chief Scientific Advisor for Vivo. Handouts: Fitness Apps Google Fit & iPhone Health Apps Nike Training App Mighty Health App…

09/06/2023 EDT

Wellness Wednesday – Lunch & Learn

…adults to a safer and healthier life. Katie Starr, PhD, RD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and Research Health Scientist at Durham VA…

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Senior Planet Goes to CES

…and Healthcare Tellus – An advanced sensor with AI to predict and analyze the health of person in a room without the use of wearables or video cameras. The Tellus…

Friday, February 14, 2020

Introducing the Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

…closeness and companionship and heart health. Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One…

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Vitamin D Strongly Linked to Dementia and Alzheimer’s

…average, 1000 IU per day increases vitamin D blood levels 25 nmol/L (see a helpful chart here). Besides brain health, vitamin D is also associated with heart health, bone health,…

Friday, March 13, 2020

COVID-19: Over 60? Listen Up.

…to consider your own risk. There are healthy and not healthy 60-year-olds.” Avoiding Community spread Assess not only your personal risk but the situation in your community to get a…

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Avoid Statins and Other Meds with These Lifestyle Changes

Many U.S. adults will get unwelcome news from their doctors as they age – that they’ll have to take medications. Why? There are three health conditions that often become more…

Friday, April 6, 2018

Navigating Long-term care

While you’re probably hoping to live in your home in good health without assistance as you age, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning age…

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

What couples should know about E.D.

…a special interest in researching senior health – working to encourage men to look after their physical, mental, and sexual health as they age. Note: The statements on this blog…