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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
New Tests Are Here to Help The American Cancer Society estimates that in the U.S. in 2017: About 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About 63,410 new cases of…
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LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WELL-BEING INITIATIVE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS The YMCA of Delaware recently launched a new initiative called LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program that…
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The Key To Long-Lasting Rehabilitation: Returning Home – At The Right Time
No doubt, rehabilitation after a fall, surgery or illness is challenging. That challenge can be compounded with the longing to just get past the ordeal and return home as soon as possible.…
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100-year-old celebrates milestone birthday by skiing down a mountain in July
George Jedenoff celebrated turning 100 on July 5 not with leftover fireworks, but by skiing down a Utah mountain open just for him. Jedenoff didn’t start hitting the slopes until he was…
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The Sun Is Not Always Your Friend
We all know it: “A tan skin is a damaged skin.” What’s worse, as we age our skin becomes thinner and doesn’t rejuvenate as easily as it once did. This makes us…
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9 Easy Ways to Maintain Strength
The cumulative effects of aging and physical inactivity affect people in many different ways, and we certainly do not all age the same way. However, all things being equal, people who exercise…
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Patriotic Berry Trifle
Fast, easy and brimming with luscious in-season berries, this dessert will be the hit of the 4th of July barbecue! Total Time: 35 min Prep: 35 min Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients 1/4…
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The Benefits of Hydration
How much water do you need to drink daily? Depending on your level of physical activity and the temperature outside, the amount of water you need to consume daily may vary, but…
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The Stealthy Way to Strong Muscles and Bones
Stories around the table after a hearty meal. Evening dinners with a spouse or best friend. Special celebrations at scintillating restaurants. Birthday parties and holiday gatherings. Many of life’s most pleasurable moments…
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Exercise Is Child’s Play
It’s a fact: young and old alike are fitting less physical activity into their daily lives than in years past. Childhood obesity is on the rise, less than half of adults exercise…
