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What does the phrase “Healthy mind. Healthy body.” mean to you? This phrase can begin to take on a new meaning for adults 65 and older, as mental decline is commonly associated with aging.

Table salt–the most common form of salt–is a combination of sodium and chloride. It’s used to preserve food and enhance flavor. However, it can also contribute to increased blood pressure. Check out these blogs about sodium and how it affects your blood pressure to learn more. There is a wonderful variety of seasonings and flavors […]

Welcome to our second blog in our Healthy Aging series! In our previous blog, we discussed what it means to age normally and how to take care of your body as you enter into your golden years. In this post, we will take a closer look at heart health as you age.

You know how you like them…whole vs ground into peanut butter, crunchy vs smooth, boiled vs raw, salted vs honey roasted…but did you know that Georgia is tops when it comes to peanut production in the U.S.? [1]

Here in Georgia, we are lucky as it’s fairly easy to eat an apple a day. Did you know that we grow about 14 different varieties of apples in Georgia? North Georgia is home to several apple orchards and fall is peak apple picking season. [1]

If you are 65 or older, you are part of the fastest-growing population age group worldwide! [1] Life expectancy at age 65 in the U.S. is another 19.4 years. [2] With more people than ever before reaching this age, it is important to know what aging healthfully looks like. Read on as we explore this […]