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June 7, 2024Jun 7, 2024Boning up on bone health
Calcium and vitamin D help maintain bone health. At least 1,200 mg of each nutrient is recommended for women 50+ and men 70+.
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April 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024Ways to manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a symptomless “silent killer” that quietly damages blood vessels and leads to serious health problems.
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April 30, 2024Apr 30, 2024Getting started with a walking program
Adults aged 65 and older need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking.
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April 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024Ways to reduce health care disparities in minorities
Health care disparities are complex for many reasons, including lack of access, historical injustices and bias within the health care industry.
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April 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024Satisfying alternatives to empty-calorie snacks
Guidelines and recipes to help you choose a healthier option to snack on.
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April 5, 2024Apr 5, 2024Got back pain? There are many approaches to treating it
Back pain can be a consequence of aging, being overweight, having either very physical job or a sedentary job, or weak abdominal and back muscles.
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March 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024WATCH: Nourishing lives: Home delivered meals provide relief during Nutrition Month
PCA's Meal Distribution Center (MDC) and home-delivered meal program was spotlighted on 6abc’s Art of Aging segment.
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March 12, 2024Mar 12, 2024Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends March 31, PA MEDI Is Here to Help
The annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period ends on March 31, and PA MEDI counselors from PCA are available through local AAAs to assist older adults with their Medic...
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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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