Artful Aging

Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults

January 11, 2019

Making New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise, watch your weight, see your healthcare provider regularly, or quit smoking once and for all, can help you get healthier and feel better for many more years to come. The American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation recommends these top 10 healthy New Year’s resolutions for older […]

Alternative Medicine for the Elderly

February 19, 2016

Alternative Medicine for the Elderly With the advances in medical technology, you may decide to consider alternative medicine for the elderly. Some types of medicines and therapies can compliment you or a loved one’s current treatment plan. Many forms of treatment are gaining acceptance as science proves the efficacy of some alternative medicine. As the […]

Herbal Medicine & Benefits

February 17, 2016

Herbal Medicine & Benefits Did you know that about 25 percent of the drugs prescribed worldwide are derived from plants? Of the 252 drugs in the World Health Organization’s essential medicine list, 11 percent are exclusively of plant origin. In fact, about 200 years ago the first pharmacological compound, morphine, was produced from opium extracted […]

Be Food Safe

A critical part of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. Individuals in their own homes can reduce contaminants and keep food safe to eat by following safe food handling practices. Four basic food safety principles work together to reduce the risk of foodborne illness—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. These four principles are the cornerstones of […]

September is National Breakfast Month

September is National Breakfast Month, and for many people breakfast is a low priority or not one at all. If you think you are saving time or cutting calories by skipping breakfast, think again. Making a healthy breakfast a part of your morning can help get you on track to make healthier choices throughout the […]

Get the Most for Your Budget When You Shop for Healthy Options

When it comes to food, you might feel like you have two choices: you can eat foods that are inexpensive or you can eat foods that are healthy. Did you know you don’t have to choose? With a little extra know-how you can eat a healthy diet on a budget! There are many ways to […]