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A tight fit leads to new lease on life and health
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A tight fit leads to new lease on life and health

A tight fit leads to new lease on life and health

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-09-08T00:00:00-05:00September 8th, 2014|Health, Life after 50|

Shopping for new clothes can be fun, but when you are struggling with weight gain, the experience is really depressing. The best way to change what we see in that three-way mirror is to start making healthy choices.

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Corn, nutritious corn … what’s your favorite way to eat it?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-09-02T00:00:00-05:00September 2nd, 2014|Health|

“A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine”, Anne Bronte, British novelist/poet (1820-1849). From the early appearance of the plants in the spring, to the golden stalks of fall, corn has captured the taste buds of the world. Here's a recipe for Chowder Ranchero, created by my husband Tom.

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Social connections are more important than ever as we age
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Social connections are more important than ever as we age

Social connections are more important than ever as we age

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-27T00:00:00-05:00August 27th, 2014|Health, Life after 50|

A conversation at a wedding reminded me how much we all need to be connected. The father of the bride asked me if it was true that I started Oasis. I answered, and then he said, "I want to thank you for keeping my father alive for the last 20 years of his life."

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Take your brain out for a spin now and then … it will thank you

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-25T00:00:00-05:00August 25th, 2014|Health|

It weighs only three pounds yet it is the control center of our body, the human brain. Studies have suggested that like physical fitness, brain fitness can help improve creativity, relaxation and boost your memory. So how can we exercise our brain?

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An experiment in laughter

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-19T00:00:00-05:00August 19th, 2014|Health|

“There is one thing in this good old world that is positively sure—happiness is for all who strive to be happy—and those who laugh are happy." The quote is from Hollywood icon, Douglas Fairbanks, from his book Laugh and Live.Though published in 1917, the sentiments expressed in the book are timeless. Laughter is good for you!

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Getting healthy by giving back

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-11T00:00:00-05:00August 11th, 2014|Health, Volunteering|

I don’t need research to tell me that volunteering improves the health of adults ages 50 and older; I see it every day at Oasis. Older adults who volunteer are more likely to maintain strength and functional ability, or the ability to perform every day activities, which is key to maintaining independence.

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Food safety is no joke
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Food safety is no joke

Food safety is no joke

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-11T00:00:00-05:00August 11th, 2014|Health|

It was a long-standing joke in my family that when you took something out of the fridge you checked the expiration date. Many items went in the trashcan and my mother would be upset that food was wasted. Joking aside, food-borne illnesses are a serious public health threat that affects millions of Americans each year. Here's what you can do to help avoid them.

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How to stop and enjoy the world around you? Try birdwatching
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How to stop and enjoy the world around you? Try birdwatching

How to stop and enjoy the world around you? Try birdwatching

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-08-06T00:00:00-05:00August 6th, 2014|Health, Life after 50|

“Alert! Alert!” several of them chirped as others gathered in groups to discuss the intruder. The bird cacophony was directed at the uninvited guest that sat perched on the telephone pole. In this fast paced world, take time to stop and experience nature. Bird or butterfly watching is a simple and relaxing hobby.

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How to help reduce your risk of falling

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-07-28T00:00:00-05:00July 28th, 2014|Health|

Balance is defined as “an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady." It sounds simple in theory but everything from quick movements to health issues can impair our ability to remain upright. How can you help prevent falls?

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Silly Putty…the retro toy has other uses, too

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-07-21T00:00:00-05:00July 21st, 2014|Health|

What pink substance is a toy, a stress reliever and can be used to clean a computer keyboard? Silly Putty of course, an icon of American pop culture. It is the classic toy with only “one moving part” that comes in a plastic egg. While kids love its fun attributes like stretching without breaking, Silly Putty is used by adults in more practical applications.

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