Excerpts from ASK THE NURSE: By Gail Johnson, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse Westford CAT: March 19, 2026 New dietary guidelines aim to help Americans make healthier choices. The overall message isn’t about dieting, it’s about building balanced, sustainable eating habits that support long-term health. Focus on Protein: Protein plays an important role in maintaining muscle, supporting metabolism,Continue reading “New Dietary Guidelines”
Category Archives: MOVE
Pelvic Assessment
Assess your pelvic control and flexibility to see where you can focus on improvement.
Wrist Movement
Stretch and open wrists, fingers, and forearms.
Reducing the Risk of a Fall
Excellent advice for older adults who wish to stay safe. Note the focus on staying fit, being aware, and exercising caution!!! ASK THE NURSE: Reducing fall risks among older adults Published by Westford CAT December 12, 2025, written by Gail Johnson, BSN, RN, Public Health Nurse The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),Continue reading “Reducing the Risk of a Fall”
Keep Your Bellybutton In
Be sure to keep your bellybutton pulled in tightly. It helps with good posture, lower back support and core strength. Most importantly, it won’t fall out and get lost in a cornfield or something…
Muscle is Magic
Need some muscle motivation? Some excerpts… Muscle is the secret sauce to a longer and stronger existence. Building more of it is what keeps our physical frame not only looking young but acting it as well. It is the infrastructure that holds the key to all kinds of activities – from climbing stairs to playingContinue reading “Muscle is Magic”
Leg Cramps at Night?
How to prevent and/or manage leg cramps that wake you up at night.
Hydration 101
Overheating is no joke! That’s why I am reposting this video. Drink ENOUGH water but not TOO much. A quick, comprehensive overview of hydration, dehydration and hyponatremia.
Decoding Food Labels: Fats
Fats differ tremendously. Understand how much you’re eating and what effect it has on your body.
Push-ups by Age
How do you rate? Push-ups are an excellent indicator of upper body strength. Rate yourself with ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) push-up benchmarks based on age and sex.
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