By Ava Ehlinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Sometimes as we age, we look back at our younger years. In 1985, Bruce Springsteen released his song Glory Days, which talked about looking back. He recorded 21 studio albums and is affectionately known as “the Boss.” Springsteen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
What things can we do to age gracefully?
A healthy, balanced diet is very important and one of the most widely recommended lifestyle changes to lower your risk of different diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, and heart conditions and better lifestyle living.
But what exactly does a balanced diet mean?
Harvard’s Nutrition Source outlines a healthy plate of food with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy oil and healthy protein. Protein is often a misunderstood nutrient. Protein plays a major role in several areas of your body’s health by keeping your bones strong and helping build muscles.
