COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES

The Y is here for you! We are committed to continuing to help you become healthy spiritually, mentally, and physically, even if we can't do it in person. Use the resources below to continue learning how you can keep you and your family healthy.

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COOKING WITH THE Y (YOUTUBE)

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VIRTUAL GROCERY STORE TOURS

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Nutrition Seminars

Dash Diet Nutrition Seminar - ENGLISH

Dash Diet Nutrition Seminar- SPANISH

Lowering Sodium Intake - ENGLISH

Lowering Sodium Intake - SPANISH

Shopping, Preparing, and Cooking for Better Blood Pressure Management - ENGLISH

Shopping, Preparing, and Cooking for Better Blood Pressure Management - SPANISH

Heart Healthy Eating - ENGLISH

Heart Healthy Eating - SPANISH

FITNESS AT HOME WITH VIRTUAL Y

YMCA VIRTUAL FITNESS

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Support for Those Living with Cancer

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Budget-Friendly Shopping Tips for Adults Over 60: Nourishing Your Health Without Breaking the Bank

Maintaining a healthy diet becomes increasingly crucial for our overall well-being as we age. However, it's no secret that grocery bills can quickly add up, putting a strain on our budgets. The good news is that eating nutritiously doesn't have to be expensive.

Mind and Body: The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health in Older Adults

As we age, we experience various physical and mental changes that can impact our overall well-being. While exercise is often recommended for maintaining physical health, it also has a powerful impact on mental health, particularly in older adults.

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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise as You Age

As we age, staying motivated to exercise can become increasingly challenging. Physical changes, busy schedules, and other life circumstances can make it difficult to prioritize fitness.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Community Health Department provides evidence-based programming for our community's health and well-being. Programs and activities promote wellness, reduction of disease risk, and helps others reclaim their health. Programs include the Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program, YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, YMCA Weight Loss Program, Kamp K'aana, FIT For Health, Get Up and Go, and Virtual Y. www.ymcadallas.org/communityhealth.