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The mental and physical health benefits of owning a pet
Exercise and fitness, Mental health and wellbeing, Your Health and WellnessThe unconditional love we feel for our pets, and they for us, is undisputed. Let's explore some of the mental and physical health benefits of owning a pet.
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Six steps to prevent a fall
Caregiver Resources, Exercise and fitness, Your Health and WellnessThough falls can injure anyone, they can cause major injury for older adults. Follow these tips to prevent falls, make your home safer, and know what to do in case of a fall.
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Seven tips for staying active in the winter
Exercise and fitness, Your Health and WellnessExercise is vital for a number of reasons, especially in our later years. How can you stay active and keep up with a sound exercise program in the winter months? We have a few tips for staying active.
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How to practice mindful eating, movement and connection
Blue Zones Project – Monterey County, Choose Happy, Exercise and fitness, Food and nutrition, Mental health and wellbeing, Partners in Health, Your Health and WellnessAs we focus on "Choose Happy" and the link between happiness and health, one of the ways to do this is by practicing mindfulness when we eat, when we move and when we connect with people.
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How to create SMART weight loss goals and achieve them
Exercise and fitness, Food and nutrition, Your Health and WellnessSetting SMART goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge and helps you to organize your time and your resources to help you make the very most of your life.