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3 outdoor activities and their effects on our health

Jun 26, 2025

Looking for outdoor activities that can improve your health? Learn what walking, guided gardening, and forest therapy have to offer.

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Ready, set, go! Your summer travel checklist

Jun 24, 2025

Traveling can bring great joy and new experiences at any age—but a bit of preparation can go a long way in making your summer adventures healthy and stress-free.

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Women and stroke: Risk, recovery, and prevention

Jun 18, 2025

Women face unique stroke risks, including older age at first stroke, higher likelihood of living alone, and greater pre-stroke disability. Learn about the sex and gender risk factors for stroke, including how stroke presents differently in women, and the important role exercise plays in reducing risk.

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Summer is here—and so is the heat: How to stay safe during hot weather

Jun 18, 2025

June 20th marks the first official day of summer, and for many of us, the rising temperatures have already made an early entrance. While sunny days are often a welcome change, it’s important to remember that extreme heat—especially during heat waves—can be dangerous, particularly for older adults.

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Supportive Connections: A Powerful Tool Against Ageism in Later Life

Jun 12, 2025

Ageism doesn’t just come from others—it can take hold within ourselves as well. But one of the most effective ways to push back against ageism is also very simple: supportive and meaningful connection with others.

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Recognizing and preventing elder abuse

Jun 11, 2025

Each year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shines a light on a serious, often hidden issue affecting older adults across the globe: elder abuse. It’s a difficult topic—but one we can’t ignore. Elder abuse can take many forms. It can be physical, emotional, financial, or involve neglect—and it doesn’t always come from strangers. Sadly, it often comes from people in a position of trust: family members, caregivers, or others close to us.

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