By Meaghan Avery, Senior Program Director-Healthy Living at Old Colony YMCA For older adults, the combination of physical activity and social connectedness is essential for maintaining an overall sense of well-being. Regular physical activity contributes significantly to overall health, aiding in the maintenance of mobility, balance, and strength crucial for daily independence. It plays a … More Actively Aging with Old Colony Y
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Do you feel unsteady on your feet? Have you ever passed up an opportunity to participate in an activity that you enjoy, because you were afraid of falling? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults … More Risks For Falls and Aging: What You Need To Know.
By: Eoin Moriarty, Internal Medicine Physician Assistant at Signature Healthcare As a primary care provider, I believe that a very important topic that needs to be understood with my patients is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is in the blood. Studies show that those with elevated levels of certain cholesterols can lead to … More Clearing Up Cholesterol
By Natalie Laubach RD, LDN, CDCES, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Signature Healthcare With the transition to work-from-home culture post-pandemic, only getting up from the desk for a snack during the workday has become the new normal. Even for those of us who don’t work from home, most jobs require work on the computer … More The Dangers of Sitting All Day and How to Reverse Them
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