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Pass Along Traditions With a Family Cookbook

Family Cookbook

Compiling cherished recipes can be a true labor of love

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 | By Brette Sember

Food Safety Risks You Might Be Taking

How to keep you and your family healthy this holiday season

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 | By Brette Sember

Veterans Day 2019: Serving Those Who Served

One San Francisco nonprofit celebrates successes and copes with setbacks

NOVEMBER 8, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

A Lunch Lesson in Good Fortune

Memories and gratitude are always on the menu for this father and daughter

OCTOBER 25, 2019 | By Lisa Kanarek

Losing Weight When Your Partner Isn’t On Board

Experts provide tips for how to negotiate the situation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 | By Brette Sember

In Motion: The Next Avenue Photo Exhibit

12 people show what it's like to be true to their purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How to Volunteer at a Vineyard or Winery This Fall

Helping out at harvest time comes with plenty of tasty perks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 | By Judy Colbert

Immigrants Take Comfort in Food From Their Homeland

Respecting cultural food preferences can impact health and socialization

AUGUST 28, 2019 | By Jaya Padmanabhan

Why Frailty Isn’t Inevitable and How to Prevent It

Health care experts now see it as a medical condition

AUGUST 26, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

A Visit to a Thriving Community Garden

Community garden

Residents of a Minneapolis neighborhood enjoy the healthy bounty of fresh produce

AUGUST 22, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How Does Your School Garden Grow?

Volunteers thrive on sharing their gardening passion with kids

AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Debbie L. Miller

Delivering Healthy Options to Food Deserts

Programs help older adults overcome cost and mobility challenges

AUGUST 1, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

How to Take Charge of Your Health Before Something Bad Happens

A cardiologist and psychologist offer advice to break through barriers

JULY 22, 2019 | By Gary M. Stern

7 Steps to a Healthier 4th of July Barbecue

Here's how to make the best Independence Day cookout ever

JULY 1, 2019 | By Maureen Callahan

Could a Smarter Home Help You Age in Place?

A tour of The Thrive Center reveals four innovative products

JUNE 26, 2019 | By Mark Ray

Why Protein Is Especially Important for Older Adults

Many do not get enough protein due to reduced appetite and other issues

JUNE 7, 2019 | By Paul Vogelzang

OPINION: Why Some Grandparents Raising Grandkids Can’t Get Government Help

The problem is creating food insecurity for many families

JUNE 5, 2019 | By Marie C. Gualtieri

How to Give Your Metabolism a Boost

Exercise, diet and sleep all play important roles

MAY 30, 2019 | By Kelsey Ogletree

Comparing 3 Methods of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting

Research shows they can help some people lose weight and stay healthy

MAY 23, 2019 | By Karen Asp

Can the Mediterranean Diet Delay or Prevent Dementia?

Mediterranean diet

In this 'Ask the Expert' column, a dietitian explains the possibilities

MAY 20, 2019 | By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

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