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Virtual Fitness and Wellness Classes

WebThis Week’s Classes. Whatever your fitness level, wherever you are in your wellness journey, we’re here to support you with free online fitness classes! Find Classes. List. …

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Health: Vaccine Update

WebRSV Vaccines. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, as the name implies, is a common respiratory infection that often causes mild cold-like symptoms. However, in the …

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Health: Prediabetes

WebA test known as A1C measures your blood glucose levels, averaging it over the past 2-3 months and expressing it as a percentage. Under 5.7% is normal; 5.7 to …

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Health: The Health Benefits of Optimism

WebOptimism and other facets of psychological wellbeing are linked with better heart health. “…those with more positive age beliefs tend to have a higher self efficacy …

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Health and Wellness: Balance!

WebWhy? “Balance declines after age 50 due to a variety of reasons,” says Sonja Rosen, MD, professor of medicine and chief of geriatric medicine at Cedars-Sinai …

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Health: Cholesterol Over 60 – What To Know Now

WebAsk your doctor. Know there is no one-size-fits-all approach for managing cholesterol in older adults. In general, total cholesterol under 200 mg/dl is viewed as …

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Good News about Senior Health and Fitness

WebHowever, we found some uplifting news about both health and fitness, specifically for older adults, that might just make Older Americans Month the celebration …

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Della, 64: The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness

WebHowever, there are four pillars of health and fitness that are controllable. These pillars actually have a much bigger influence on health and fitness outcomes than …

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Online Classes for Seniors

WebIf you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much …

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Health: Reasons to Smile about Dental Care

WebHealth: Reasons to Smile about Dental Care. According to the CDC’s web page on “Older Adult Oral Health” about one in five seniors have poor dental health. …

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Tech: Wearables That Help Your Health

WebWearables are technology’s version of the little black dress; they’re fashionable, multifunctional, highly recommended, and buzzworthy. Wearables’ retail …

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Building muscle after 60

WebAs we get older, our bodies undergo many natural changes that impact mobility, muscular, skeletal and cardiovascular health, not the least of which is age …

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Telemedicine: It's Here To Stay

WebFrom February, 2020, right before COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, to April, 2020, telemedicine use in the U.S. increased by 78 times, according to a report by …

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FACT SHEET: SENIOR PLANET EXPLORATION CENTER

WebFACT SHEET: SENIOR PLANET EXPLORATION CENTER . The Senior Planet Exploration Center is the nation’s first technology-themed space that focuses exclusively on the

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Eight Great Myths of Aging

WebPeople who don’t have debilitating health problems can and do have sex well into their 90s. What may get in the way, especially for women, is having no partner to do …

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Video of the Week: Digital Pioneer Grace Hopper

WebShe’s known as the Queen of Software – Grace Hopper helped to program the first ever computer, invented programming languages and when she retired (involuntarily) as US …

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14 of the Best Quotes About Aging

Web3. That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.” —Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers movement. “When it …

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Introduction to Digital Culture for PCs – Senior Planet from AARP

WebWe’re a distinctive, diverse collection of people aged 60 and older who are busy changing the way we age by embracing opportunities to reshape our lives, connect with and help …

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Poll: Election Year Issues

WebFrom gun control to the environment, these 12 issues are shaping the election. Which 3 matter most to you?

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Why Older Woman May Have Trouble Climaxing—and What You …

WebSend Joan your questions by emailing [email protected] information is confidential. Joan Price is the author of “ The Ultimate Guide to Sex After …

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