Smooth Summer Sipping In Health Directions’ ongoing focus on wellness, we’ve featured stories on the importance of hydration, nutrition and taking advantage of our local summer harvests. A “go-to” concoction that checks off all these health boxes for us is the versatile smoothie. As a meal, snack or post-exercise refresher, smoothies are filling and delicious. Better […]
PEDDLING THE PEDALS*
Cycling — whether cruising down a breezy shoreline path or sweating bullets on a stationary bike — is an excellent activity for senior health. It’s low impact, improves balance and coordination, and is very good for the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. The endurance and strength you build can have a positive impact on your physical […]