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The Impact of Diets on Aging Seniors' Brain Health

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on August 17, 2023 | 3 minute read

Embracing the golden years with vitality, we discover the key to nurturing our cognitive prowess and celebrating brain health. Among the many wonderful avenues, nutrition stands out as a true champion. Studies illuminate the connection between our dining choices and the vibrancy of our minds, steering the course of memory, mental acuity, and a joyful mental state. In this blog, let's explore the connection between our diets and the graceful aging of our precious minds.

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Topics: Health & Nutrition

3 Reasons Why Exercise is so Important for Seniors

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on March 15, 2023 | 7 minute read

Exercising is an essential way to maintain your physical and mental wellness. With benefits such as improving bone strength and cardiovascular function, exercise for seniors is especially important. As we get older, the value of regular exercise grows and becomes crucial to minimizing the risks of chronic disease, lowering the risk of injury, and improving mental health. With plenty of community lead workouts available, establishing an exercise routine can be fun and easy! 

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Topics: Health & Nutrition

How Origin is Elevating Senior Living Dining Experiences

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on February 01, 2022 | 4 minute read

When looking for a senior living community that fits your lifestyle and preferences, it’s common to wonder about the care provided, the apartment sizes, and the additional amenities. However, it’s also essential to consider the food and dining options available. There are many misconceptions that senior living communities offer bland, standardized meals in a cafeteria-style setting, but this couldn’t be further from the truth!

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Topics: Health & Nutrition, Chef Spotlight

Get Cooking This Summer: Promoting Healthy Aging with Seasonal Recipes

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on July 15, 2021 | 4 minute read

As things open up this summer and social gatherings become more commonplace (while remaining safe), it’s time to enjoy some much-needed family time. Origin Active Lifestyle Communities took the hard work out for you and shared our favourite summer recipes full of seasonal local produce.

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Topics: Health & Nutrition

Understanding & Practicing Mindful Eating

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on April 15, 2021 | 4 minute read

Eating well is about more than just the foods you eat; it’s about how you eat them. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too common for people to eat while working, driving, or watching television. These distractions can lead to people mindlessly eating, not paying attention to what or how much they’re consuming.

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Topics: Health & Nutrition

5 Easy Ways to Sneak Fruits & Vegetables into Your Diet

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on February 01, 2021 | 4 minute read

A healthy, balanced diet is a crucial component of overall wellness and leading an active lifestyle. At any age, what we fuel our bodies with determines how we feel, look, and function on a daily basis but nutrition recommendations and needs change with age.

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Topics: Health & Nutrition, Health and Wellness

What Are the Mental Benefits of Reading Books?

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on September 15, 2020 | 3 minute read

For some, reading has been a lifelong passion, while it may be a newly developed hobby for others. Whichever the case may be, if you are reading, you are reaping many mental benefits!

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Topics: Active Aging, Health & Nutrition

Alleviating Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on March 15, 2020 | 3 minute read

Each season guides in a unique set of weather and climate. While spring may usher in beautiful foliage, and a welcomed respite from the winter months, it can also bring pollen and allergens that can flare up allergies. Allergies can cause discomfort that is similar to the common cold.

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Topics: Independent Living, Health & Nutrition

4 of the Best Vitamins for Seniors

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on February 15, 2020 | 3 minute read

Vitamins and proper nutrition are important throughout our lives, but as we age, our body’s needs change. Our metabolism can shift, and it’s essential to ensure we get the right vitamins and minerals in order to stay active and healthy as older adults.

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Topics: Active Aging, Health & Nutrition

5 Tips to Combat Loss of Appetite in Older Adults

Posted by Origin Active Lifestyle Communities on January 15, 2020 | 3 minute read

As our bodies age, our body’s needs and habits can shift. One common change for many is their appetite. While it may not be something you think about, aging and loss of appetite are often linked to each other.

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Topics: Health & Nutrition, Caregiving