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The Best Foods, Supplements and Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss

The Best Foods, Supplements and Exercises to Prevent Muscle Loss

Stuart M. ­Phillips, PhD | February 19, 2019

Here is a simple, powerful science-based plan to keep your muscles strong and functional no matter how old you are.

Surrogate Health-Care Decisions: Are You Sure You Know What Your Loved One Wants?
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Surrogate Health-Care Decisions: Are You Sure You Know What Your Loved One Wants?

January 17, 2019

You probably don’t know what treatments for serious illness your loved one does or doesn’t want, a new study finds. Here’s what you need to do now…

Beware of These Hospice Shortcomings
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Beware of These Hospice Shortcomings

Linda R. Beck, JD, BCPA | January 14, 2019

Hospice is designed to ease suffering at the end of one’s life. But not all providers fulfill this promise. How to avoid common problem areas…

End-of-Life Choices: The Hardest Conversation You’ll Have with Your Doctor
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End-of-Life Choices: The Hardest Conversation You’ll Have with Your Doctor

J. Randall Curtis, MD, MPH | December 7, 2018

Your records list your blood pressure and heart rate, but what about your views on end-of-life care? Why and how to share this when you’re healthy.

How to Feel Younger than Your Age

How to Feel Younger than Your Age

Bob Barnett | December 3, 2018

Older people who “feel younger than their age” tend to live longer. Here's how to feel younger than your age.

Health Risks Rise with Death of a Wife or Husband
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Health Risks Rise with Death of a Wife or Husband

Felix Elwert, PhD | November 12, 2018

The death of a spouse can be emotionally devastating. But research shows that the health risks for the one left behind are significant. Read on…

Weak Hands = Weak Lungs
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Weak Hands = Weak Lungs

November 10, 2018

Age-related muscle loss affects your lungs, too—and can put you at risk for respiratory problems and heart disease. Here’s what to do…

Write This Letter to Avoid End-of-Life Regrets
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Write This Letter to Avoid End-of-Life Regrets

Rebecca Shannonhouse | November 7, 2018

Don’t wait until it’s too late to mend old wounds with loved ones. Writing this letter will allow you to live—and die—without regrets.

Want to Live Longer? Take a Vacation

Want to Live Longer? Take a Vacation

November 4, 2018

If you’re a nose-to-the-grindstone person who skips vacations, listen up. It could be shortening your life, research shows…

Quiz: Do You Know What’s Normal Aging?

Quiz: Do You Know What’s Normal Aging?

July 4, 2018

Our minds and bodies change as we age—but do you know what’s normal (and healthy)…and what’s not? Figure that out—and have some fun—with our quiz!

Fighting Inflammation: Your Treasure Map for Staying Young

Fighting Inflammation: Your Treasure Map for Staying Young

May 2, 2018

Want your own personal fountain of youth? Free your body from inflammation—a prime aging factor—with these lifestyle hacks.

Baseline Cognitive Evaluation
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Baseline Cognitive Evaluation

Gayatri Devi | May 1, 2018

Dr. Gayatri Devi, board-certified neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease, urges people to get a baseline cognitive evaluation to assess their memory and brain function and as a basis of comparison for future evaluations.

Balance Exercises That Boost Stability—and Keep You Steady on Your Feet

Balance Exercises That Boost Stability—and Keep You Steady on Your Feet

Caroline DeGroot, MPT | April 16, 2018

Balance can become challenging with age—but with these four exercises you can stay steady on your feet and avoid falls and injuries.

Misperceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease
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Misperceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease

Gayatri Devi | April 10, 2018

Dr. Gayatri Devi, board-certified neurologist and author of The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease,…

Aging’s Enriching Experience

Aging’s Enriching Experience

Marc Agronin | February 22, 2018

Hosted by Sarah Hiner, President, Bottom Line Inc. Acclaimed author and one of America’s leading geriatric psychiatrists, Dr. Marc Agronin, discusses his new book, The End of Old Age—Living a Longer, More Purposeful Life, with host Sarah Hiner, president of Bottom Line Inc. In this episode, Dr. Agronin discusses living a fuller life with enrichment, not fear. He offers strategies to help you age positively by identifying your strengths and wisdom.