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Health

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We are all aging. We have heard about how our minds and bodies begin to slow down. Eventually we will slow to a stop, but that time has not come.

If you are here reading this you are not ready to give in or give up.

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How much exercise do we really need?

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The good news is that we don’t have to spend an hour a day in the gym to stay flexible and healthy.

While there are recommendations on ideal exercise routines the most important activity you can do is to get up and move - any activity is better than nothing.

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Blueberries Could Be Very Good for You

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Studies suggest that a short-term blueberry (BB) intervention may result in improved HSP70-mediated protection against a number of neurodegenerative processes in the brain.  Dietary supplementation with antioxidant rich foods can decrease the level of oxidative stress in brain regions and can ameliorate age-related deficits in neuronal and behavioral functions.

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Preventing Falls and Fractures

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A simple fall can change your life. Just ask any of the thousands of older adults who fall each year and fracture a bone.

Getting older can bring lots of changes. Sight, hearing, muscle strength, coordination and reflexes aren't what they once were.

Balance can be affected by diabetes and heart disease, or by problems with your circulation, thyroid or nervous system. Some medicines can cause dizziness. Any of these things can make a fall more likely.

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