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Wellness

Heroes and Horses: A Healing Combination for Veterans

Heroes and Horses is changing the lives of veterans through hard work, new skills, wholesome eating, mediation, reflection, and the healing power of horses.

April 4, 2023

Boise Senior Softball Booming

“After starting a 50+ league, we opened a 65+ league, and last year a 70+ league,” says Randy Mansell, President of the Boise Senior Softball Association.

April 4, 2023

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Find Health Care Providers

Using online tools like “Find Care Providers” on Medicare.gov can make it easier to compare and choose doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

March 10, 2023

Documents, Documents, Where Are the Documents?

Having important documents secure, yet easy to find and use when needed, is a challenge for many older folks, but with a little work, it can be accomplished.

March 7, 2023

Spasticity 101

Spasticity is a debilitating, yet treatable, common condition after a stroke.

February 23, 2023

Winter Heart Attack Risks

Winter heart attack risks are higher than other times of the year, especially if you already have heart disease or have suffered a previous heart attack.

February 15, 2023

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Enjoy These 5 Heart-Healthy Keto Foods

Keto programs have Americans looking at healthy food consumption in a whole new light. But how heart-healthy are they? Here are some heart-healthy keto foods.

February 9, 2023

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Affordable Dental Care in Retirement

While there’s no one simple solution to affordable dental care, a variety of options are available that can help cut your costs.

February 1, 2023

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7 Myths About Long Term Care

Thinking about how a potential need for long-term care may impact your future plans and loved ones? These long term myths may prevent you from taking action.

January 19, 2023

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6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits

This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life.