It’s that time of year again – February is American Heart Month. The heart is both a symbol of love and one of the hardest-working muscles in your body. A heart might be drawn on a Valentine’s cards, but it also calmly pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day without asking for applause. Hearts […]
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Dehydration and Older Adults
Older adults are at greater risk for dehydration than younger adults. There are a lot of reasons for this, including decreased lean body mass, decreased thirst sensation, difficulty getting around, memory problems, use of many medications, and certain medical conditions. Dehydration is a leading cause of hospitalization in older adults, and can also lead to […]
Taste the Season’s Produce
Ah, the smells and tastes of fresh seasonal produce in July. Fresh fruits of summer are one of the season’s greatest treats. Berries, cherries, melons, peaches, and plums are plentiful in summer because summer is their season! Summer vegetables include beans, greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. In Season Generally, “in-season” means produce is harvested […]
