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Powering through outages
A flickering light during a thunderstorm may be the first time people think about their electric service. Fortunately, that flickering light can be a sign that the energy grid is performing as designed — minimizing service disruption to families and businesses. Few people think about electricity until an outage occurs. Fortunately, many people at your… Continue reading.
Healthy eating for all ages
Healthy eating is essential at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Here are some tips for a healthier diet from the U.S. Department… Continue reading.
Stay motivated to exercise
Physical activity is a great way to gain substantial health benefits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Remember, being active is one of the most important things you can do each day to maintain and improve health, so try to make exercise a priority. Try these tips from the National Institute on Aging to help you… Continue reading.
Fitness 101
Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits. Doing one kind can also improve your ability to do the others, and variety helps reduce boredom and the risk of injury. Here are the basics on the four types of exercise… Continue reading.
