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Obesity will slow you down in the golden years

Are you looking forward to your golden years, the time when you can finally stop working and start living your life? If you're obese, those golden ... Read More »

Seniors: Tests you absolutely must get

If you're over 65, now is the time to look after health, especially if haven't been doing so up until now. And the most important thing if to talk to ... Read More »

Seniors are on the job, even in their 90s

It used to be that the courtesy clerks at my local grocery store were all high school students. Now it's a mixture of students and seniors. The ... Read More »

Ill seniors often neglect themselves

A recent study shows that age-related illnesses like heart problems, depression and dementia can lead to self-neglect, meaning that seniors afflicted ... Read More »

11 Multivitamins to avoid

Ideally, humans would eat only wholly nutritious real foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The fact is, most of us do not meet all our ... Read More »

Fun and friends help you live longer

Having a good group of friends, or even just one best friend, is one of the great pleasures in life. They're there to make you laugh when you're down ... Read More »

How to age gracefully

The phrase "aging gracefully" means different things to different people, but regardless if you're resolved to fight it every step of the way or ... Read More »

Lots of snacking OK for elderly

Mindless eating and random snacking all throughout the day may be a big no-no for most of us, but for the elderly it's actually a good thing. Studies ... Read More »

Teenage drinking becoming epedimic

There is no question that getting drunk has risen in popularity on college campuses and also in high school. Teenage drinking is so common that over ... Read More »