1 of 5 / Healthy Aging Basics
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What Is Normal Aging?
Know what’s natural as you age and what’s not, and learn steps you can try to delay or lessen the changes.
Nutrition Questions for Your Doctor
Getting proper nutrition can get harder with age because of loss of appetite or problems with chewing or swallowing food.
Tips for More Energy
With aging comes wisdom, perspective, and yes, changes that may sap your energy.
Sleep and Aging
Nearly half of men and women over the age of 65 say they have at least one sleep problem.
2 of 5 / Preventive Care
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Sceenings You Need When You're 50+
At your annual physical, make sure your doctor performs or recommends these tests that may save your health -- and your life.
Essential Medical Tests After 60
Just because you are older than 60, don't think you can't be vital and healthy. But do you know what to do to stay healthy?
Avoid Muscle Loss
In your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related sarcopenia or sarcopenia with aging.
Boost Your Immunity
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger? Immunity tends to get weaker with age.
3 of 5 / Relationships & Sex
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4 of 5 / Caregiving
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Long-Distance Caregiving
If your mother lives in Phoenix and you're in New York, how do you help take care of them?
Caregiving Finances
When you become a caregiver, there may be unexpected costs to giving your loved one the care they need.
Avoid Burnout
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.
5 of 5 / Planning for the Future
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Suggested Reads about Healthy Aging
Overnight Stays in ER Raise Older Patients' Risk of Death
Older people who wait overnight in the emergency department due to hospital bed shortages are more likely to die or have new health problems during their stays, according to a large and important new study.
AI ‘Companion’ Robots: The Next Must-Have Health Tech?
More and more people are using companion robots to boost social connection, mental support, and overall health. The science suggests it’s more than a gimmick.
Helping Loved Ones With Cognitive Decline Give Up the Car Keys
Some with cognitive decline may still be safe to drive. But impairment often gets worse, and at some point, these difficult conversations will be needed.
Grip Strength Is a Crucial Vital Sign Your Doc Has Never Taken
Grip strength, at any age, reveals clues to your overall health, can red-flag future disease, and even help predict how long you’ll live. Here’s how to measure and improve it.
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