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Owning a pet can be both a healthy and enjoyable experience. For older adults, the unwavering companionship they provide is especially appreciated as a way to combat loneliness. In fact, a 2020 study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine cited the health risks associated with social isolation and loneliness. It found that the former significantly increased the risk of premature death and dementia while the latter was associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.

The month of February isn’t just for Romeos and Juliet’s. It’s also American Heart Month, which serves as a reminder to care for your heart. One way to do that is by adopting healthy lifestyle habits that can help you prevent heart disease. Initiatives run by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute are founded on the research that having social support and personal networks make it easier to adopt such habits.

It's easy to get comfortable following the same daily routines, but discovering new interests and activities offers a number of benefits. Here are three good reasons to try something new in 2022!

With the scent of gingerbread in the air, we look back on this past year with full hearts. As we reflect on the holidays and the end of the year, here are five things we have learned from 2021 to carry us into the New Year.