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Be good to your body: it has worked hard for you for years. Here you’ll find head-to-toe tips to help your body keep on keeping on -- and keep on getting better.

Eating Right

As you get older, good nutrition plays an increasingly important role in how well you age.

Can what you eat help you age gracefully?

Staying Active

Here's why it's important to get physical activity at any age.

Baby boomers are flocking to fitness centers in record numbers.

A fit, mature adult may be healthier than a couch-potato youngster. This video features gyms for people age 40 and older.

The ancient Chinese martial art of tai chi may be good for your balance. Learn why.

You’re too busy to waste time -- so get tips on efficient workouts.

Staying active is healthy at any age. Pick up some tips to stay injury-free after 40.

Looking Good

Birthdays happen, but looking older is optional. Here's how to take years off -- without keeping your hands in your pockets.

Get the facts on wrinkles, age spots, and skin conditions that become more common with age.

This video features a woman who gets plastic surgery to plump up her hands.

What causes you to lose your hair? And what can you do about it?

Why some of us are destined to sport the 'distinguished' look early.

Healthy Sleep

Several factors may contribute to the inability to sleep well as we get older.

Find out about a sleep perk for women that comes with age.

Can’t sleep? Get information on sleep disorders. This link takes you to WebMD’s Sleep Disorders Guide.

Prevention

Learn your risk for five of the most common cancers.

If you're looking for cataract information, WebMD's Cataract Health Center has all the information you need.

Take this quiz to find out how well your hearing is holding up.

Do you know someone who’s in the market for a hearing aid? This video provides tips on choosing a hearing aid.

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