Healthy Aging

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Rethinking Heart Health

Think you know what makes for a healthy heart? Think again. New research and progressive practitioners are looking beyond cholesterol for answers.

By Anjula Razdan

Functional/Integrative Medicine Healthy Aging

Low-Fat Dairy May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study found that people who opted for full-fat dairy products were 50 percent less likely than low-fat fans to develop the disease.

By Kaelyn Riley

Healthy Aging Inflammation

Heartburn Medications Linked to Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease

New Johns Hopkins University study finds connection between kidney disease and the use of common heartburn medications.

By Heidi Wachter

General Health Healthy Aging

Popular Prostate Cancer Treatment May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study links testosterone-lowering therapy with brain disease.

By Craig Cox

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Cancer

Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccines

Statins May Reduce Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Seniors

Two new studies suggest cholesterol-lowering drugs could affect immune response.

By Craig Cox

General Health Healthy Aging

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How to Embrace Milestone Birthdays

Whether you’re turning 30, 50, or 65, milestone birthdays can trigger more anxiety than excitement. Here’s how to approach each passing year with more equanimity.

By Jon Spayde

General Health Healthy Aging

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6 Food Habits That Age You

These unhealthy eating patterns don’t just trigger weight gain and undermine your energy. They age you from the inside out.

By Catherine Guthrie

Healthy Aging Healthy Habits/Goal Setting

Forever Fit: How to Exercise at Any Age

Getting older doesn’t have to mean retiring from your favorite activities and sports. Here’s your guide for staying fit for life.

By Joe Friel

Active Aging Fitness Tips

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Counterclockwise

Life-changing, assumption-challenging takeaways from Ellen Langer's classic studies on mindful aging.

By Brian Johnson

Attitude/Mindset Healthy Aging

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See the Big Picture: 5 Fundamentals of a Healthy Life

Discover what you can start doing now to prepare for your healthiest, most vibrant future.

By Kristin Ohlson

Alzheimer’s & Dementia General Health

Strength Training for All Ages

Boost your balance, power, and coordination — at any age — with this full-body strength-training workout.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Active Aging Equipment-Based Workouts

In Their Prime

Think beauty fades after 40? These nine honest, beautiful portraits will make you think again.

By Katie Dohman

Healthy Aging Inclusive Wellness

How Happiness Improves Heart Health

New research shows how a positive attitude can improve your ability to rebound from heart disease.

By Craig Cox

Happiness/Joy Healthy Aging

Vitamin D May Help Elderly Reduce Their Risk of Falling

A new study suggests that supplementing elderly diets may boost muscle strength and prevent injuries.

By Craig Cox

Aging Parents Healthy Aging

Q&A With Photographer Peter Freed (Video)

The author of Prime shares his thoughts on creating his new photo-essay book.

By Experience Life Staff

Healthy Aging

Statins May Raise Diabetes Risk

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may substantially increase men’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.

By Heidi Wachter

General Health Healthy Aging