Gardening Archives - FCP Live-In https://www.liveinhomecare.com/category/gardening/ Live-In Home Care Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:19:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-fcp-work-website-banner-new_orig512x512-32x32.png Gardening Archives - FCP Live-In https://www.liveinhomecare.com/category/gardening/ 32 32 162324074 Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions.  https://www.liveinhomecare.com/vegetables-and-fruits-can-lower-the-risk-of-heart-disease-stroke-high-blood-pressure-and-other-serious-health-conditions/healthy-aging/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:30:29 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1010235 Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions.  Fruits and vegetables may not be considered “fun foods,” like pizza and French fries, but they are widely celebrated for their many health benefits. Nutrient-rich vegetables are often called “superfoods” because they are low in fat, … Continue reading "Vegetables and fruits can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious health conditions. "

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]]> 1010235 Seniors and Gardening https://www.liveinhomecare.com/seniors-and-gardening/gardening/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:43 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1009476 Seniors and Gardening Since 1985, John Poyzer and his wife have leased a 20-foot-by-40-foot bed to plant vegetables at the Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A few years ago, Poyzer had a knee replaced, and the procedure could have disrupted his enjoyable Spring tradition. But Poyzer refused … Continue reading "Seniors and Gardening"

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]]> 1009476 Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables https://www.liveinhomecare.com/wash-pesticides-off-fruits-and-vegetables/health/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:30:32 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1008460 Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables TikTok is not short on trends, and one that went viral is how to clean pesticide residue off fruits and vegetables before eating them. One popular video recommended using baking soda, white vinegar, and specialty “produce washes.” While this may get rid of dirt and small bugs, the question … Continue reading "Wash Pesticides Off Fruits And Vegetables"

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]]> 1008460 Live Long And Well https://www.liveinhomecare.com/live-long-and-well-2/anti-aging/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:30:13 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1008465 Live Long And Well When Elizabeth Francis celebrated her birthday in July, the Houston, Texas resident earned a title that few people have ever achieved: Francis is the oldest living person in Texas. Now, Francis’ age of 114 places her in the unique class of supercentenarians—people who are 110 years old or older. The great-great-grandmother … Continue reading "Live Long And Well"

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]]> 1008465 People With Alzheimer’s Disease Deficient in These 5 Nutrients https://www.liveinhomecare.com/people-with-alzheimers-disease-deficient-in-these-5-nutrients/alzheimers/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:30:44 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1008464 People With Alzheimer’s Disease Deficient in These 5 Nutrients It’s a well-known fact that the brain needs essential vitamins and minerals to stay sharp during the aging process. For this reason, eating a variety of nutritious foods plays a role in staying physically healthy and preventing brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. New research by … Continue reading "People With Alzheimer’s Disease Deficient in These 5 Nutrients"

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]]> 1008464 The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists https://www.liveinhomecare.com/the-secret-to-a-healthy-heart-its-not-running-say-scientists/gardening/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:30:29 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1007890 The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but it’s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading "The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists"

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]]> 1007890 Does Microwaving Food Lower Its Nutritional Value? https://www.liveinhomecare.com/does-microwaving-food-lower-its-nutritional-value/health/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:30:42 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1007381 Does Microwaving Food Lower Its Nutritional Value? The microwave oven is the go-to appliance for everything from preparing a full-course meal to reheating leftovers. The time-saving appliance was introduced in the 1950s, and by 2000—half a century later—microwave ovens were in 90 percent of U.S. houses. A microwave is fast, convenient, and gets the job … Continue reading "Does Microwaving Food Lower Its Nutritional Value?"

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]]> 1007381 Tips on Eating Right https://www.liveinhomecare.com/tips-on-eating-right/health/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:30:28 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1007035 Tips on Eating Right The familiar phrase, “you are what you eat,” holds for people of all ages, especially adults over 50. Why is this so? Because studies have shown that your metabolism, which helps the body convert food into energy, slows down as you age. This means the body burns fewer calories, and it’s … Continue reading "Tips on Eating Right"

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]]> 1007035 Improving Mood With Food https://www.liveinhomecare.com/improving-mood-with-food/health/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:30:52 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1006131 Improving Mood With Food Now that winter is here, it’s time to layer your clothing, bundle up in blankets, and find ways to boost your serotonin, a chemical considered key to preventing depression. The cloudy days, freezing temperatures, and lack of sun are all part of the winter season. So, it’s natural to feel blue … Continue reading "Improving Mood With Food"

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]]> 1006131 Gardening: Get Started Now https://www.liveinhomecare.com/gardening-get-started-now/information/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:30:19 +0000 https://www.liveinhomecare.com/?p=1004874 Gardening: Get Started Now It’s never too late to take up gardening. Not only will you reap the benefits of having fresh vegetables on your plate or colorful flowers and ornamental plants decorating your yard, but you may be prolonging your life. Studies show that older adults can get as much physical activity planting seeds, … Continue reading "Gardening: Get Started Now"

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