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Video calls — a lifeline in good times and bad

If there is one positive to come out of the terrible events of the COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020, it is the realization that technology has an increasingly important role to play in society, particularly when people are confined to their homes for a prolonged period of time.
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Build a stronger heart for a longer life

If you want your golden years to burst with vitality, then you need to actively find ways to strengthen your heart and reverse ill health. That’s where fitness fits in. It’s not just about firm muscles, endless energy, or a trim waistline. It’s about giving your body the weapons it needs to fight off diseases like heart disease and diabetes. If you already have health problems, it’s about making the most of your situation.

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Beat back cardiac concerns with 4 pantry staples

Your heart beats around 100,000 times a day, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood through your circulatory system. That’s a lot of hard work — without a single break — to keep you up and running. So why not return the favor by lowering your risk of heart disease?
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Herbs for health: 13 easy-to-grow all-stars from your garden

Save money and get super health benefits by growing your own herbs. It’s so easy you’ll want to plant them in every nook and cranny! Learn to cultivate patchwork plots indoors and out with You Can Garden Anywhere: 1,317 Quick & Easy Gardening Tips the Experts Don’t Want You to Know. Not only do herbs add a beautiful, natural element to your garden or home, but they make it easy to embrace a healthy living lifestyle.

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3 fun ways to ramp up your exercise routine

You’ve probably heard about the multi-sport National Senior Games, an Olympics-style competition for folks age 50 and over. Well, in 2019 Mary Crusius took home the gold for her powerhouse performance on the pickleball court. That’s nice, you might say. But Mary aced the match at the ripe young age of 91.
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