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Glaucoma is an eye disease that can affect your sight, vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. About 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Here are some steps you can take to maintain good eye health: Visit your eye doctor once a year. If you or […]

Help Support Your Brain Health Your brain is a powerhouse, holding your personality and all your memories. There are billions of nerve cells in your brain controlling your thoughts, movements, and emotions. Developing healthy brain habits can help you live a healthy lifestyle. Follow these key tips to help keep your brain active and engaged.

This healthy dinner salad recipe gets its staying power from protein-packed shrimp and fiber-rich barley. With a simple red-wine vinaigrette, this quick salad makes just one serving but is easy to double or triple. Look for precooked beets with other prepared vegetables in the produce department. Ingredients Salad 2 cups lightly packed arugula 1 cup lightly packed watercress 1 cup cooked

The holidays are a time to reflect and a time to focus on your important aspects of life. We spend time with friends and family, practice holiday traditions, and often give thanks. Gratitude can help us appreciate life, improve our health, and build strong relationships. Here are some simple ways you can practice gratitude: Make

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Everyone feels stress or anxiety from time to time. Stress is often a general response to an external cause. Stress goes away when the situation resolves. Stress can be both positive and negative. It may inspire you to meet a deadline, or it may

Did you know breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women? The American Cancer Society recommends women 45 to 54 to get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Symptoms of Breast Cancer can often include: Any

As holiday season approaches, it is important to keep your friends and family safe by receiving a flu shot. The flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is recommended by the CDC to stay healthy and keep

This month, we highlight the importance of healthy aging. Your health is an important part of everyday life. Living a healthy lifestyle can prevent health problems, help you live longer, and increase your productivity levels. Here are some essential tips to live a healthy lifestyle: 1.  Healthy Eating Follow a healthy eating plan by eating

This colorful, healthy, and easy to make Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad is a great recipe to kick off the fall season! This salad is full of flavor and crunch from the beets and walnuts and has a flavorful olive oil and vinegar dressing. Ingredients For Salad: 6 medium beets, scrubbed 6 cups arugula 1

Did you know older adults are more vulnerable to extreme heat? An extreme heat can last two or more days and nights. California is experiencing extreme heat and can cause heat-related illness. It is important to stay prepared for extreme heat events and to stay safe. You can stay informed by looking at your local