Health & Wellness
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Age Equal Happiness?
A Stanford University study attempted to answer the question: are American seniors who say they're happy simply part of an era that predisposed them to good cheer? Or do most people have it within themselves to reach their golden years with a smile?
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Walking Away From Alzheimer’s
Can we personally avoid Alzheimer’s? Many books have been written on the subject, with suggestions varying from coffee to apple juice to flossing your teeth. Yet one of the most effective strategies may be to take a walk—preferably every day.
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The Best Anti-Aging Products
Successful aging requires planning. Boomers have indicated loud and clear that they want to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Yet they ignore the most important factor that will help them achieve the goal to age successfully at home.
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How Long Will You Live In Retirement?
It’s a difficult question and, in fact, in most instances a virtually impossible one to answer. But given that no one knows how long they’ll live, we all still need to plan for living a longer time. How many years are you planning to live in retirement?
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Volunteering Can Be Good For You
The health benefits of volunteering are well documented and include reduced stress and an increased feeling of self worth. It is no wonder that for many people with chronic conditions, volunteering can even help maintain or improve one’s physical health.
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Talking To Your Doctor
Many people are reluctant to talk openly with their physicians. They may feel intimidated, or worry that asking questions suggests a lack of confidence, or are simply embarrassed to talk about personal issues. They’re only hurting themselves.
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Positive Aging
A friend recently asked if I had any suggestions for “how not to be just another old lady.” It was an interesting question, in light of the fact that many mornings I wonder, who is that aging woman staring back at me in the mirror?
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Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can affect all age groups, but one age group in particular is more susceptible. If you suspect you might be suffering from age-related hearing loss, you’re not alone. Age-related hearing loss (presbyacusis) affects people over the age of 60.
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A Napper’s Guide to Better Health
Rest is healthy for people. We sleep for a reason. Rest allows us to revive and rebuild our tissues. Rest restores us. Napping can have many healthy results, depending on why you want to nap; time of day; and the nature of one’s work.
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Three Secrets to Positive Aging
You no longer have to look forward to your parents’ old age. Much research is pointing toward what life coaches have instinctively known—it is the strength of your personal foundation and development of certain capabilities that keep you young and vital.
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