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In our last Aging Healthy post, we introduced the behaviors that are part of healthy aging: being physically active, food choices, sleep, quitting unhealthy habits, and visiting your healthcare provider. There is a lot of information to cover ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Take Sustainability home to your family by checking out a Family Green Living Kit for free from any Sarasota County Public Library. Family Green Living Kits Sarasota County offers Family Green Living Kits, formerly known as the Family Sustainability ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Water
Are you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota County offers ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Looking for a fun activity to do by yourself or with your family? Yesterday, I challenged my family members to calculate their average daily water use using the Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Use Calculator. At dinner, ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we wrap up what we've covered in previous posts and hit some other key notes.. We know that exercise is ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we take a look at flexibility. You should include flexibility exercises in your daily routine. Staying ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing the importance of balance. A chief, albeit obvious, benefit of good balance comes in ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing your strength. Even small increases in muscle strength can make a big difference in your ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
In our "Let's Keep Moving!" series, we're looking at different types of physical activities and how they can benefit our health. Today, we're discussing endurance. Endurance (or, aerobic) activities increase your breathing and heart rate. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
We know that exercise is important in preventing or reducing our risk of falling, but did you also know that exercise also helps keep our brains healthy? Exercise can improve the quality of your life and may even help to prevent heart disease, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life