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Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition

Getting adequate nutrition may be trickier for older adults. Because seniors tend to be less active than younger people, they need fewer calories. Yet research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium. Unfortunately, nutrient deficiencies and mal
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Americans are living longer than ever before. And healthy seniors can look forward to many years of active life, thanks to the ability to repair or replace damaged joints, remove cataracts, treat heart problems, and other advances. But there’s a downside. Because we are living longer, we’re more lik
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Eating for Longevity

Is there such a thing as a longevity diet? Increasingly, studies suggest the answer is yes. Around the world, certain groups of people enjoy exceptionally long lives. Consider the lucky people of Okinawa: These Pacific Islanders have an average life expectancy of more than 81 years, compared to 78 i
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Myths & Facts About Food and Nutrition After 60

Never before has so much good nutritional advice been available from so many sources -- from nutrition facts panels on food labels to books by highly respected experts. But there’s plenty of misinformation out there, too. For seniors looking for reliable information about healthy aging and nutrition
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Nutrition Challenges When You're Older or Sick

Like many things in life as we get older, eating can be a challenge. The sense of taste, like the other senses, diminishes as we age. Appetite and taste can also be affected by medications. In addition, dental problems can make it difficult or painful to chew food. Loss of appetite can make it diffi
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4 Steps to Severe Hearing Loss Treatment

When I was a kid, phone conversations with my grandmother went something like this: "Hello?" "Hi, Grandma. It's me, Stephanie!" (Pause) "Hello?" (Louder) "Hi, Grandma!" "Hello?" (Shouting) "HI, GRANDMA!!!" Click. At family gatherings, my relatives got so tired of repeating themselves that they left
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Genes vs. Lifestyle: What Matters Most for Health?

By living a healthy lifestyle, we all hope we can avoid serious illnesses like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. But what if heart disease runs in your family? What if one of your parents or grandparents has diabetes or cancer? How much of a difference can a healthy life
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The Financial Impact of Sports Injuries

Engaging in sports is good for your health in many ways. But sports carry risks, too. Knees get banged up. Tendons get torn. Bones get fractured. In the worst cases, a sports-related accident can cause serious injury. Consider just one popular competitive and recreational sport: bicycling. Half a mi
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When Disability Strikes Unexpectedly

Disabling accidents or illnesses strike more than we'd like to think, often unexpectedly. Studies show that a 20-year-old today has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. Becoming disabled even for a short time can turn your life upside down. Extended disability freq
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Online and Mail-Order Pharmacies: How to Be Safe

People get deals on shoes, travel, and appliances online. Why not prescription drugs? You can find lower prices and convenience through mail-order or online pharmacies. Just be careful. "Rogue" pharmacies use the Internet to market counterfeit drugs. You could end up with something that doesn’t trea
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