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aging well

Want a fitter ticker? Drop the clicker

There's a direct link between a healthy heart and less TV time.

Want to get fit? You’re never too old

The body can adapt to a new exercise regimen at just about any age.

Study: Active body shapes agile mind

An active lifestyle is a surefire way to help maintain a clear, healthy mind well into your later years.

Strong bonds, strong bones

New study finds that older women who enjoy quality social connections might reap the rewards in physical health.

Those perilous pooches

For elderly Americans, dog walking is about as enjoyable as it gets when it comes to exercise—just remember to factor in the risks for falls.

‘There’s no one magic activity’

But studies show you can slow the progression of dementia. Here's what you should do to ensure long-term brain health.

‘Why did I wait?’

After overcoming her fears, a Michigan woman undergoes successful knee replacement surgery—and it changed her life.

Tip the scale in your favor

Monitoring your weight daily can help you today and in the long term.

Here’s something to sleep on

The optimum amount of sleep to keep your brain performing its best is seven to eight hours every night.

30 million Americans now have diabetes

People should consider testing, even if they think they don't have it.

Daytime drowsiness a sign of Alzheimer’s?

Sleep problems are common in dementia patients, and beta-amyloid accumulation and related brain changes are thought to be part of the issue.

Why seniors struggle with eating

Swallowing problems can lead to health issues such as malnutrition, dehydration and pneumonia from food and drink that end up in the lungs.