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Don't Wait to Focus on Balance

Posted on February 13, 2024 - Older adults need to focus on not only on strength but also balance. Maintaining balance is a part of healthy aging and can help senior adults remain independent as long as possible.

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Is 80 the new 50?

Posted on February 12, 2024 - If recent polling holds out, our next U.S. President will likely be an Octogenarian during their term in office. Some might say that is too old to be productive and effective, but after meeting with several of our Octogenarians living at our Lutheran Homes campuses, there is little doubt that even with advancing age, they still live very active, engaged, and vibrant lives.

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7 Steps for a Healthier Heart

Posted on February 8, 2024 - Our heart, the tireless engine that powers our body, deserves our care and attention. This American Heart Month let’s think about the ways we all can improve our heart health. Here are seven things you can do to show your heart some love.

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Playing Music is Linked to Better Brain Health

Posted on February 6, 2024 - Playing music throughout life is linked to better brain health in old age. And it’s not too late to learn!

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What Mother Said

Posted on February 5, 2024 - Just as mother used to say when you were a child, “take your vitamin it will help you to grow up strong.” Well it now appears that taking a daily multi-vitamin isn’t just important for kids but also aging adults who want to keep their memory intact. In a recent study released this month by Mass General Brigham, it was found that daily multi-vitamin use in aging adults improved memory and slowed cognitive aging. This reaffirms several previous studies done that taking those daily supplements really can help us stay sharp when it comes to thinking and memory.

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