Wellness Uplift

03/31/2026

Older adults may worry about their memory and other thinking abilities, such as taking longer to learn something new. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — or age-related forgetfulness — and are often a normal part of aging.

Learn the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and signs of a memory problem, such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and about other factors that can affect memory and may be treatable.

03/16/2026

Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity, even with a chronic condition. In fact, older adults with chronic conditions can benefit from physical activity.

You can still exercise with most health conditions and benefit from it. Talk with your doctor about how your health condition might affect your ability to be active.

03/16/2026

You’ve made a plan to be more active, and you’re ready to go outside and get started. But before you do, it’s important to make sure that you can exercise safely in your neighborhood. Here are a few tips that can help you stay safe as you get moving.

Many people like to be outdoors as part of their physical activity. Use these tips to help you exercise outdoors safely.

09/22/2025

These cheesy broccoli tots turn broccoli into a delicious snack. The leftovers are great, so I sometimes double the recipe and enjoy them for several days.

These broccoli tots turn broccoli into a fun snack. You can make them with frozen chopped broccoli. They are easy, cheesy, and delicious!

09/22/2025

Steamed asparagus, dressed with a simple sauce of melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic, is delicious. It's a simple recipe that highlights the unique flavor and texture of the asparagus.

This simple steamed asparagus, dressed with melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic, is a surprising delicacy, and it's so easy to make!

09/22/2025

Roasted asparagus is easy to make and comes out wonderfully tender-crisp. It's ready fast - I bake it in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes. Overcooking will make it stringy.

This easy roasted asparagus is wonderfully tender-crisp. Bake it in a 400°F oven for just 15 minutes. Overcooking will make it stringy.

09/22/2025

When cooking shiitake mushrooms, I like to bake them whole in olive oil and garlic or slice them and sauté them in butter.

09/22/2025

To make these oven roasted vegetables, fresh veggies are tossed with olive oil, garlic, and thyme and baked until tender and browned. They make a pretty, easy, and delicious side dish.

To make these delicious oven roasted vegetables, the veggies are tossed with olive oil and spices and baked until tender and browned.