Healthy Seniors
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Myths About Exercise and Older Adults
Here are common myths that stop older people from exercising -- along with expert advice on why you need to start working out.
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Low-Impact Exercises for Older Adults
WebMD’s exercise guide for older adults
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Heart Health and Aging
Your risk of heart disease rises as you get older, but there are things you can do to slow or stop the process.
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Fitness for Life
Exercise may not be the fountain of youth, but it’s the most powerful tool you have for a long, healthy life.
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Me and My Heart: A Personal Story
How do you keep your heart healthy after you turn 50? Here's one person's plan.
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Diet Changes That Work
It can be hard to give up the not-so-healthy stuff you really enjoy. One expert says you may not have to.
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Slow and Steady
You don’t have to run a marathon to keep your heart healthy. Learn a few less-ambitious ways that you can make your heart healthy.
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Guys, Don't Forget These Checkups��as You Age
Guys, a long and healthy life starts having with a plan. Begin with your annual trip to the doctor.
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Dos and Don’ts for Senior Fitness
Staying active helps you live a longer, healthier life, and may also boost your brain health. See our dos and don'ts for healthy aging for seniors.
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Recibe los cuidados de salud que necesitas en un mundo atento a COVID-19
COVID-19 ha cambiado la manera en que hacemos todo —especialmente cuando vamos al doctor. Pero a veces necesitas ir al doctor en persona o ir a la sala de urgencias. Les preguntamos a peritos en salud qué puedes hacer para recibir el cuidado que necesitas y limitar lo más que puedas tu riesgo de exposición.
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Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World
COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything -- especially when it comes to doctor visits. But sometimes you need to see the doctor in person or go to the ER. We asked experts how to get the care you need with the lowest risk.
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Getting Out for Better Health
Exercising and socializing linked to better health as people age.
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What It's Like to Be a Caregiver
Taking care of a parent or spouse will change your life. It can be hard work and unpredictable, but it can also bring rewards and fulfillment.
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Spices and Herbs That Can Help You Stay Healthy
Herbs and spices not only add flavor to your food, but they can help you stay healthy, too.
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Sources of Protein That Aren’t Meat
Find out how a non-meat diet can give you the protein you need.
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Vitamin Essentials as We Age
Vitamin A? Vitamin C? Vitamin B? How do you know which ones to take? How much should you take? Here’s what you need to know.
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Best Foods for Your Anti-Aging Diet
You can’t stop aging, but what you can make the trip a little easier. Here are 10 foods that will help older adults stay healthy and happy.
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7 Tips to Help Decide if Surgery Is Right for You
Here's what you need to consider if you're trying to figure out if surgery is the right treatment for you.
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What to Ask Your Surgeon Before an Operation
Get advice on how to get tips from your surgeon about how to prepare for your operation.
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How to Plan for Recovery at Home After Surgery
Learn how to prepare your house so that you can have a smooth recovery from surgery when you return from the hospital.
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What to Expect When You're Sent Home After Surgery
Know what to expect on the day you get sent home from the hospital after surgery.
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Learn About How Geriatricians Care for Older Adults
Just as pediatricians care for young patients, geriatricians focus on caring for older adults. Learn more about what these medical doctors do.
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What to Expect as a Caregiver
Many Americans are caregivers, bus some aren’t prepared for the job when it falls into their lap. Read advice for caregivers as they embark on their new role.
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Why the Work is Worth It
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy for anybody. We’ve all heard that all the work is worth it, but here’s why.
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Foods to Keep You Healthy as You Age
Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.
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