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INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS: OVERALL TIPS & ADVICE:
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OVERALL TIPS & ADVICE FOR WELLNESS: |
FDA Provides Resources for National Women's Check-Up Day - May 14 - and National Women's Health Week  May 14 is National Women's Check-Up Day. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies urge all women to have preventive health screenings and check-ups to care for their he... Smart Phone Apps & Social Networking Help Lose Weight, Evidence Suggests  During a session at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Robert Pretlow of the Research Institute, eHealth International in Seattle, Washington, presented evidence suggesting that social networking and new smar... Mother's Day Kicks Off National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2012  In a news release issued May 11, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, announced that Mother's Day will begin the observance of National Women's Health Week, which will run from May 13 through 19 this year. This annual ob... President Proclaims May as Older Americans Month  Following a tradition dating from 1963, President Barack Obama has declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. This is an observance declared by every President since President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achi... |
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PHYSICAL WELLNESS:
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DIET: |
May is National Mediterranean Diet Month  May has been declared as National Mediterranean Diet Month, a national health observance aimed at generating awareness of the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle, and the health benefits associated with it. The event is sponsored by Oldways Preservat... FDA Provides Resources for National Women's Check-Up Day - May 14 - and National Women's Health Week May 14 is National Women's Check-Up Day. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies urge all women to have preventive health screenings and check-ups to care for their he... Smart Phone Apps & Social Networking Help Lose Weight, Evidence Suggests During a session at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Robert Pretlow of the Research Institute, eHealth International in Seattle, Washington, presented evidence suggesting that social networking and new smar... Mother's Day Kicks Off National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2012 In a news release issued May 11, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, announced that Mother's Day will begin the observance of National Women's Health Week, which will run from May 13 through 19 this year. This annual ob... |
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EXERCISE: |
May is National Mediterranean Diet Month May has been declared as National Mediterranean Diet Month, a national health observance aimed at generating awareness of the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle, and the health benefits associated with it. The event is sponsored by Oldways Preservat... FDA Provides Resources for National Women's Check-Up Day - May 14 - and National Women's Health Week May 14 is National Women's Check-Up Day. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies urge all women to have preventive health screenings and check-ups to care for their he... Smart Phone Apps & Social Networking Help Lose Weight, Evidence Suggests During a session at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Robert Pretlow of the Research Institute, eHealth International in Seattle, Washington, presented evidence suggesting that social networking and new smar... Mother's Day Kicks Off National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2012 In a news release issued May 11, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, announced that Mother's Day will begin the observance of National Women's Health Week, which will run from May 13 through 19 this year. This annual ob... |
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SLEEP, HYGIENE & OTHER HEALTHY PRACTICES: |
FDA Provides Resources for National Women's Check-Up Day - May 14 - and National Women's Health Week May 14 is National Women's Check-Up Day. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies urge all women to have preventive health screenings and check-ups to care for their he... Mother's Day Kicks Off National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2012 In a news release issued May 11, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, announced that Mother's Day will begin the observance of National Women's Health Week, which will run from May 13 through 19 this year. This annual ob... President Proclaims May as Older Americans Month Following a tradition dating from 1963, President Barack Obama has declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. This is an observance declared by every President since President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achi... Cleveland Clinic Florida – Health & Wellness Expo – April 28  The Cleveland Clinic invites everyone to come to their annual Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held in the Jagelman Conference Center at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. This is a free annual event, which includes health screenings, nutri... |
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INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS:
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ACTIVITIES FOR MENTAL ACUITY: |
President Proclaims May as Older Americans Month  Following a tradition dating from 1963, President Barack Obama has declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. This is an observance declared by every President since President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achi... Celebrate Brain Awareness Week March 12-18  Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to raise public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research, including research into the causes of Parkinson’s disease and other problems of the brain and nervous system and how to treat them, w... Four Questions on Simple Questionnaire Found Highly Predictive of Mild Cognitive Impairment & Risk of Alzheimer's  sources indicate that up to 15 percent of people with MCI develop Alzheimer's within one year. However, studies have shown that preventive interventions such as exercise and changes in lifestyle factors can be effective in staving off mental decline. ... Fruits, Vegetables & Fish May Keep Brain from Shrinking, New Study Finds  People with diets high in several vitamins found in fruits and vegetables or in omega 3 fatty acids found in fish are less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease than people whose diets are not high in those nutrients,... |
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SOCIAL WELLNESS:
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SOCIAL INTERACTION & A SENSE OF CONNECTION TO OTHERS: |
HHS Announces New Administration on Community Living to Help Seniors & Disabled Live At Home  The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced Monday that it has established a new Administration on Community Living under HHS, which will be dedicated to "enhancing and improving the broad range of supports that individuals with disa... The Caregiver’s Wellness Resolutions The Caregiver’s Wellness Resolutions By Ruth Mansmith MS, RN, CRRN, RAC-C Author, national speaker, wellness coach Fresh beginning is the theme of this article. It’s time for making changes and creating a hopeful future. However, with str... Assistance Dogs Provide Wonderful Help for Those with Limited Mobility  Assistance Dogs (sometimes called "Service Dogs") provide remarkable help for those with limited mobility. In addition to the salutary love, bond, and companionship that the dogs provide, Assistance Dogs are trained to help with many tasks that make... Hope for the Middle-Aged Brain; Author Presents Science-Based Tips for a Sharper Brain  In her book, The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind, recently published in paperback, author Barbara Strauch, deputy science editor of The New York Times in charge of health and medical science, makes the ... |
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OTHER AREAS OF WELLNESS: »»
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EMOTIONAL, ETHICAL/ SPRITUAL & VOCATIONAL WELLNESS (A Sense of Purpose): |
Smart Phone Apps & Social Networking Help Lose Weight, Evidence Suggests During a session at the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France on Thursday, May 10, Dr. Robert Pretlow of the Research Institute, eHealth International in Seattle, Washington, presented evidence suggesting that social networking and new smar... Mother's Day Kicks Off National Women's Health Week, May 13-19, 2012 In a news release issued May 11, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, announced that Mother's Day will begin the observance of National Women's Health Week, which will run from May 13 through 19 this year. This annual ob... President Proclaims May as Older Americans Month Following a tradition dating from 1963, President Barack Obama has declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. This is an observance declared by every President since President John F. Kennedy, dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achi... Optimism & Positive Outlook May Help Prevent Heart Attack, New Study Finds  In a new study reviewing more than 200 studies published in two major scientific databases, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that positive psychological well-being, including especially a sense of optimism, appears to r... |
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EXAMPLES OF HEALTHY AGING:
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HEALTHY AGING — STORIES OF INSPIRING SENIORS: |
94-Year-Old Does The Quickstep! Watch Matilda Klein's Quickstep of skips, hops and runs. You may be surprised! » 100-Year-Old Teacher Still going strong and still in the classroom teaching reading at 100-years old! Watch » 105-Year-Old Volunteer A 105-year-old Hollywood, Florida woman has been sorting and delivering mail as a volunteer at Memorial Regional Hospital for the past 38 years. Watch a report by Kerry Sanders, NBC's Nightly News (starts with a commercial) » Visit msnbc.... The Oldest Active Federal Judge Judge Wesley E. Brown was the oldest active federal judge in the nation's history. He passed on recently at age 104. He reduced his caseload when his health declined in recent months. Watch a 2008 WSU Alumni Presentation Award » |
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