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Six Things to Buy at the Grocery Store While Social Distancing

March 19, 2020 | Lake Gibson Village

These precautions we’ve taken due to the threat of coronavirus have taught us all about social distancing and working together — each individual must do their part in order for these measures to work and for life to get back to normal as soon as possible. Taking limited trips to the grocery store helps limit […]


Three Tips to Take That Extra Weight Off for Good

August 6, 2019 | Lake Gibson Village

Dieting can be more difficult once we get reach 60 years of age due to the body requiring fewer calories, but research shows losing as little as five to 10 percent of your body weight can lower blood pressure, as well as decrease the risk of both heart disease and type 2 diabetes. If you […]


Five Diet Tips to Improve Sleep

July 1, 2019 | Lake Gibson Village

A poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 39 percent of people over the age of 65 wake up more than once during the night. Medical conditions, side-effects of medicines, mental health issues like stress and anxiety, and lack of exercise are among the reasons that older people don’t get a good night’s sleep, […]


Celebrating American Heart Month with Seven Ways to Stay Heart Healthy

February 21, 2019 | Lake Gibson Village

Each year, one out of every four deaths in the United States is due to heart disease – the leading killer in both men and women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While that is a sobering statistic, there are a variety of ways you can remain heart healthy no matter […]


Research: Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

September 10, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

Until there is a cure for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the best way we can fight the disease is with prevention. In addition to exercising regularly and not smoking, a new study has emerged that gives clues into which foods may help keep our brain healthy. A report from the National Institutes of […]


Five Foods and Drinks that can Derail Your Diet

August 15, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

We’ve all been there. You make the decision to eat healthier meals, exercise more and cut out the late-night craving for sweets. You lose a few pounds initially, then it seems that you’re stuck. You can’t drop any more weight. Many times, foods that are marketed as healthy choices might be what’s sabotaging your diet. […]


Top Foods to Keep Your Brain Healthy

August 2, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

You may think of eating healthy to keep your body functioning well physically, but a new study shows a good diet goes a long way for your mental health as well. The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) released a report recently, concluding that diet impacts brain health – a good diet can strengthen the […]


Take Action!

May 15, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

Older adults benefit from healthy lifestyle changes to a greater degree than any other age group, according to the Diabetes Prevention Program study. “The lifestyle change program can help you lose weight through eating better and being more physically active,” reports the Centers for Disease Control. “You will also learn how to reduce stress. All […]


All in Good Taste

April 27, 2018 | Lake Gibson Village

Saturday, April 21, 2018, Lake Gibson Village invited the public to join their residents for a double treat. Everyone relaxed in the elegant and historic dinner theatre and enjoyed the beautiful sounds of the Lakeland Chorale Society. It was a mesmerizing performance as Lakeland’s nostalgic mass-member chorus sang a captivating a cappella rendition of ‘My […]


The Secret to Feeling — and Looking — Young

October 2, 2017 | Lake Gibson Village

There is no reason for senior adults not to love their age. Getting your rest, eating properly, exercising, and developing a positive attitude will not only make you feel younger than you are — you’ll look better too. Follow this simple advice to tap into your inner fountain of youth!  1) Get your beauty sleep. […]