Lifestyle

Growing older is often equated with slowing down. Aging may be characterized as a period of decline marked by an inability to do the things you once did, but recent data indicates otherwise.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Teachers of the Year and Students of the Year for the 202526 school year at Grand Saline ISD were recognized during the Quarterly Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Luncheon April 10 at the Grand Saline Chamber Pavilion.

The prevalence of obesity among adults 60 and older is significant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39 percent of adults 60 and over met the criteria for obesity over a twoyear period between August 2021 and August 2023.

Aging and change go hand in hand. Physical changes associated with aging, such as graying hair or reduced muscle mass, may garner the most attention. But personal relationships also can change as people age.

Van Zandt County Historical Commission Publicity Chair The Van Zandt County Historical Commission (VZCHC) finished 2025 on a high note, with a busy December and plans for an even more productive 2026.

Ashley Chaney of Edgewood has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2025 fall semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Exercise is an important component of healthy living at any age. Physical activity helps to maintain a healthy body weight and offers mental benefits like reduced stress and the potential to reduce risk for cognitive decline. But it’s important to point out that appropriate exercise for a person at age 20 may look quite different from the right exercise regimen for someone who is 50 or older.

The Friends of the Van Zandt County Library has announced that their annual Christmas Bow Project is now underway. “The Bow Project is held every year to fund the purchase of children’s books for the VZC/Sarah Norman Library,” pointed out VZC/ Sarah Norman Library Director Tonja Garten.

The Canton Museum Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Annual Blackwell House Christmas Open House is being held this year from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.