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Diet & Nutrition

Eating well is a lifelong journey that evolves as we age. Get information on maintaining healthy eating habits, preventing and identifying malnutrition, and staying hydrated to stay well.
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4 Common Nutrition Challenges of Older Adults (And What to Do About Them)

Aug 11, 2025
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What Is Nutrition Counseling? Is It Right for Me?

May 19, 2025
Nutrition counseling involves working one-on-one with a registered dietitian. Learn how it can help you develop positive habits that benefit your health.

8 Ways to Make Better Food Choices for Older Adults

May 19, 2025
Is an older adult you care for making these dietary mistakes? Learn which foods seniors should avoid—and which programs can make a healthy diet more affordable.

The 8 Best Superfoods for Seniors

May 19, 2025
Making superfoods, like blueberries, a regular part of their diet can help seniors maintain strong bones and prevent chronic disease.  

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

Jan 30, 2024
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Cooking Is a SNAP: Brighten Your Summer Plate with Healthy, Budget-Friendly Recipes

Jun 25, 2025
Summer is the perfect time to expand your mealtime repertoire without a lot of fuss in the kitchen. And if you're income is limited, these recipes use affordable ingredients, even for older adults who rely on SNAP assistance.

Cooking Is a SNAP: Fall-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later

Jun 25, 2025

Memory and Sleep: How Are They Connected?

Jun 04, 2025

Foods That Help You Sleep

Jun 04, 2025

6 tips to picking healthy foods

Healthy Eating

A healthy diet begins with you and the daily food choices you make. Learn how to feed your body the right nutrients to maintain a healthy weight.

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Fit Movement Into Your Day

Multiple short periods of exercise can be as beneficial as longer periods for some aspects of fitness. Find out how to personalize your physical activity to make sure it is what you want to do and when you want to do it.

More Ways to Manage Your Health

Get information on prevention and how to manage ongoing health conditions focused on physical and mental health. From exercise tips to diet and nutrition, this is your one-stop shop for caring for yourself and loved ones.

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The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults

Nearly 93% of adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition, while about 79% have two or more. Learn more about the most common chronic medical conditions and how you can prevent or manage them.

Worried about your heart health? See which conditions qualify as heart disease and what services, like cardiovascular screenings, that Medicare will cover.

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