Discover the health benefits of volunteering as you age. Not only can it make you feel younger, it can also help block the aging process and increase both mental and physical health. Volunteering is associated with lowered chronic inflammation, lowered hypertension, reduced stress, and increased cognitive function and ability to perform daily functions. Meet Ed and Francine Rodger, a Coburg Village couple from Clifton Park, who made volunteering a way of life.

There’s something about that late spring air that makes us want to get out and do things! Fortunately, we don’t have to travel far for some fun. There’s plenty happening right here in the Clifton Park area to keep us entertained all summer long. Here is just a sampling.

A fantastic way to enjoy the spring weather is to get outside for a walk. Any type of walking benefits our bodies with increased heart health, joint & bone support, weight management, and a mental health boost, but walking outside has added perks as well.