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age

Social? Go for quality—not quantity

A new study suggests older adults gain much well-being from their small number of social connections.

Want optimal heart health? Start young

Young adults stand to benefit greatly in later years if they act now to combat high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Let age be your sage

A workout for a 20-something isn't apt to work for a Boomer. Choose a fitness plan that suits your age and lifestyle.

Pay attention to your colon

Take action now for a better tomorrow.

The stone signs

Gender, age and ethnicity can all affect the likelihood of a patient developing gallstones.

Tackling Alzheimer’s disease

It is never too late to lower your risk factors for dementia, but the time to start is now.

The joys of parenting (later)

Study suggests women who give birth after age 25 live longer, but they're also likely to be college grads, married and have higher income.

Super-ager brains stay young

Study: Mentally sharp older folks have brains that don't shrink in key regions, unlike the brains of people with memory loss.

Diabetes steals years, adds disabilities

Middle-aged adults will lose more than 3 years because of the disease, study estimates.