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| 2011 - Keys to Embracing Aging | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2011.1) | 96 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge regarding life span behavior and decisions that affect health and well-being (such as enhanced knowledge of: positive attitude, smart and healthy eating, physical activity, mental activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, health numbers, stress management, financial management sleep, and taking personal time) |
| 2011.2) | 96 |
Number of participants reporting improved life style behavior skills |
| 2011.3) | 96 |
Number of participants who demonstrate healthy lifestyles and behaviors |
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Physical Activity Program Success StoryNutritious foods help maintain a healthy body and protect against various illnesses, disorders and chronic diseases (USDA, 2011), such as heart disease, stroke, dementia, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, cancer, and anemia (NIH, 2008). Diet and nutrition can also help reduce high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, handle arthritis, maintain healthy skin, hair and nails, and manage diabetes (NIH, 2008). The good news about nutrition
Author: Angie York
Major Program: Keys to Embracing Aging
Keys to Embracing Aging Positive Attitude Program Success StoryBecause the connection between the mind and body is so strong, an overall positive attitude, including an upbeat outlook on life, can affect overall happiness, health and well-being. Similar to eating well and getting plenty of exercise, good health practices should be a habit that start early in life (Phillips and Ferguson, 2013). A positive attitude can impact mental health and physical functioning including the ability to fight di
