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March 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024Sleep regulates energy, hunger, mood
Are you getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night? If not, you may be limiting your health potential.
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March 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024PCA Board Chair Glenn Bryan attends the Chamber of Commerce Annual Mayoral Luncheon
Last week, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker spoke at the annual Mayoral Luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
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March 8, 2024Mar 8, 2024Vitamins, supplements may be helpful for older adults
When it comes to taking vitamins and supplements, most dieticians and physicians recommend a “food first” approach.
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March 7, 2024Mar 7, 2024Tips to maintain stomach health as you age
To maintain a baseline of health, it is important to have a high-protein diet to maintain muscle mass and to eat enough foods that are high in vitamins and minerals.
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March 6, 2024Mar 6, 2024Eating healthy on a budget
Beyond Philadelphia’s food distribution centers and older adult meal providers, there are additional ways you can eat healthy on a budget.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Beyond the plate: Community meal programs promote well-being
Meals are served in congregate (group) settings at 28 senior community centers and satellite meal sites throughout Philadelphia.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Calcium, protein are important components of a healthy diet
Insufficient protein intake is a major threat to living independently due to the loss of muscle mass, strength and function that progressively occurs with aging.
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March 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024Good nutrition is the foundation of wellness
Your diet can either positively or negatively impact your overall wellness and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
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February 28, 2024Feb 28, 2024Measles Alert: Health department announces Measles outbreak officially over
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared the recent measles outbreak officially over, following 42 days without new cases.
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