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About Jason Tweed

Jason Tweed is Editor-In-Chief at Alive65.com, and a Senior Partner at Mediastead LLC, the publisher of Alive65. Tweed has more than 15 years experience as a management consultant with home health care companies and others whom serve American seniors.

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How Much Sleep Do You Need?

May 20, 2015 By Jason Tweed

May 20, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

The National Sleep Foundation has issued new recommendations for adults over the age of 65. Seniors need less sleep, but how much is recommended, how much is acceptable, and how much is too little or too much?

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Sleep, Top Stories Tagged With: National Sleep Foundation, sleep

Most Important Vitamins for Seniors

April 29, 2015 By Jason Tweed

April 29, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

In an article published by U.S. News & World Report, A recent study of older women suggests multivitamins may not be as helpful as people think. In the study, researchers found an increased risk of death in older women taking several commonly used vitamin and mineral supplements. Although these findings may seem troubling, you should not […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories, Vitamins and Minerals Tagged With: calcium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamins

Five Reasons Why Stretching Is Important

April 22, 2015 By Jason Tweed

April 22, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

There are several benefits to getting started on a stretching program: Improves Muscle Development – If you are working out with weights, being flexible enables you to move through the full range of muscle movement. Stretching increase the range of motion for someone lifting weights while they”re doing it, it also helps to increase range […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Top Stories Tagged With: circulation, exercise, fitness, posture, stretching

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