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Low Birth Rates and Unemployment: The Effects of Changing Demographics in Italy and Japan
As many already know, Japan has the largest population of people over 65 in the world at 25 percent in 2013. Since the Japanese are known for their longevity, this number may seem like an isolated phenomenon but the rest… Read More ›
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How Improving Mental Health Can Transform Physical Health
Feeling happier reduces or eliminates the feeling of being stressed. Thus, if we can reduce stress, we can reduce the risk of stress-induced illnesses. Excessive or prolonged stress can lead to heart disease and mental health problems such as anxiety… Read More ›
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Promoting Healthy Aging In Your Community
Focus On The Positives One of the things you can do when you are talking to people about being healthy is to focus more on the positives than the negatives. In other words, rather than telling people what might go… Read More ›
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Stuttering In Older Adults: 5 Things to Know
Some people stutter throughout their life into old age. However, when stuttering begins suddenly in old age, it may be a sign of one or more health problems. Speech disfluency in older adults is not uncommon, and stuttering is a… Read More ›
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Chair Yoga For Strength, Balance, and Mental Health
Mind and Body Benefits Chair yoga, one of the most gentle forms of exercise, is practiced while seated or standing and using a chair for support. It provides numerous health benefits including boosting immunity, something we all value greatly during… Read More ›
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Why Rest and Recovery Are Critical After Exercise
Meeting your health needs as you get older is not only about learning how to keep healthy, but making sure to incorporate rest and recovery in everyday life. And as we get older, we may think that getting more exercise may lead… Read More ›
