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50+: Live Better, Longer

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Get facts and tips on staying mentally fit and maintaining a good attitude as you age. Hint: Be active, challenge your mind, and build healthy relationships.

Recreation

Take two waltzes and call me in the morning? New heart research might get you out on the dance floor. Learn more.

Staying Sharp

Just as your mind has powerful effects on your body, so your physical state affects how you feel and think.

Fitness may help keep your brain sharp as you age. Find out why.

Not to worry -- experts say some memory lapses are perfectly normal.

Lots of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious, and others are not.

Midlife Crisis

Is it a midlife crisis, depression, or a hormonal issue? And what can you do about it? Find out.

A midlife “crisis” may be a blessing in disguise. Read why experts say midlife may be prime time for personal growth.

A “life list” may help you set goals -- find out how to make your list.

Coping With Changes

Time for the kids to fly the coop? Read about how to make the most of your “empty nest.”

Research suggests that loneliness seems to improve -- or go away -- with age.

During the retirement phase of the family life cycle, many changes occur in your life.

Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you are used to.

Is depression different after age 65? What are the signs and how is it treated? Learn about depression after age 65.

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