Wellness
Browse through the topics in our wellness library to discover best practices around staying healthy as you age and how CarePartners of Connecticut can help.
The Brain Benefits of Puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles. Crossword puzzles. Sudoku. They’re fun, they’re challenging—and they can help strengthen cognitive health as you age.
Exercising with Chronic Pain and Swelling
Regular exercise is a key component of good health. But if you have pain and swelling in your legs, feet, or other parts of your body during or after exercise, it can be difficult to stick to a routine.
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults
The beginning of a new year is a great time to check in on your health goals. If you’re looking to make a New Year’s resolution, here are five opportunities to lead a healthier, safer lifestyle this year.
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Fruit Salad With Lemon-Mint Yogurt Dressing
As the weather warms up, cool down with this delicious, colorful summer fruit salad. Dressing Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh mint 1 teaspoon honey 1/2...
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- Seasonal Health
Hot Weather Safety: Heat Exhaustion and Heat stroke
Summertime is the season many people look forward to all year. But it isn’t without hazards. While the warm weather makes it easier to enjoy outdoor activities, the heat can...
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The Health Benefits of Positivity
Is it possible that a smile a day will keep the doctor away—even during stressful times? Maybe so! Did you know that people with a positive outlook are more likely...
- Recipes
Balsamic Steak Skewers with Mixed Vegetables and Grilled Sweet Potatoes
This is a perfect summertime meal with lots of colorful vegetables and delicious grilled flavor. Steak and Vegetable Skewer Ingredients 3/4 pound beef sirloin, all visible fat discarded, cut into...
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- Staying Healthy
10 Vision Symptoms to Look for as You Age
Over the years, your vision will be one of the first noticeable signs of aging. While vision changes are a normal part of life, there are many preventive measures you can take to lessen the impact of aging eyes.
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- Preventive Health
- Staying Healthy
Good Nutrition Can Reduce Health Risks
Good nutrition ensures that your body gets all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals it needs.
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- Staying Healthy
How to Avoid a Return Trip to the Hospital
You’re ready to go home from the hospital, but do you know how to manage your recovery after you’re discharged? Planning ahead and asking a few questions can avoid an unnecessary return to the hospital—and make sure you’re able to recover at home.
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- Mental Health
- Seasonal Health
How to Avoid the Winter Blahs
With shorter days and bad weather, many people feel down during a long New England winter. But there are steps you can take to prevent or reduce seasonal depression.
- Mental Health
Identifying Signs of Depression
Depression—long periods of overwhelming sadness and/or loss of interest in activities--is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. One in six people will experience depression at...
- Staying Healthy
- Preventive Health
Should You Have a Diabetes Diet—Even if You Don’t Have Diabetes?
Eating healthy foods in moderate amounts can help prevent Type 2 diabetes—or keep it from getting worse.
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