Take charge of your health
Flourish: Are you at risk for high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is very common in older adults due to the changes in our vascular system. Over time, arteries become stiffer and can cause blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure affects nearly half of all adults but many don’t know they have it.
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Flourish: Do you have arthritis?
Arthritis is defined as pain, tenderness and swelling in one or more joins. One common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis where the slippery tissue covering the end of the bones break down. Symptoms of this disease vary but usually include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness and decrease range of motion.
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Flourish: Walking in slick conditions
March may mean spring for some, but for Minnesotans it can still have a winter footprint. Learn ways to protect yourself and ways to brave the storm until spring.
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Happy Women's History Month!
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning more about women's health and ways of keeping yourself and others healthy.
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Flourish: Preventing Medication Mistakes
Do you take steps to prevent medication errors?
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Be Well Stories
Beat the heat: Staying safe and cool in the summer
Lifelong learning: the benefits of learning a new skill
Maintain healthy vision
The benefits of gardening
The joy of giving back as a volunteer
The role pets can play in healthy aging
What we can learn from Blue Zones
Building healthy habits
Preventing muscle loss
Heart health as we age
The power of positivity
Essential nutrients for healthy aging
Staying active in cold weather
Home modifications to prevent falls
The impact of stress on aging and how to manage it
The role of social connections in longevity
Care tips for aging skin
How to improve sleep quality as you age
The importance of nutrition for healthy aging
When should you go to the hospital after a fall?
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