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6 Drinks That Are Secretly Ruining Your Teeth, According to a Dentist
The foods and drinks that we eat and sip have a significant impact on our teeth. For example, soda has always been considered an...
Ria Bhagwat


Humans age dramatically at two key points in their life, study finds
Scientists have found that human beings age at a molecular level in two accelerated bursts – first at the age of 44, and then again at...
Rosa Rahimi, CNN


80-year-old ‘SuperAger’ brain operates like that of a 50-year-old. Here’s why
The human brain shrinks as it ages, affecting the ability to remember — it’s part of life. Yet there are a lucky few, called...
Sandee LaMotte


Supplements to Support an Active Lifestyle
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your body and brain as you age. Whether you’re going for daily walks, taking...
SilverSneakers


5 Healthy Lifestyle and Diet Habits for Kidney Disease Prevention
Your kidneys do more work to keep you healthy than you can imagine. These bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, are crucial...
Eating Well


How Extreme Heat Affects the Body After 50
It’s not your imagination: It really is hotter than when you were a kid. In fact, 2023 was the hottest year on record since 1850,...
Rachel Nania


10 Simple Habits That Could Help You Live to 100
Embracing healthy habits, such as eating a plant-forward diet, exercising regularly, and having more sex, can help you live a longer,...
Mark Stibich, PhD


15 Remedies That May Stop Snoring
Snoring happens when air flows through your throat when you breathe in your sleep. This causes the relaxed tissues in your throat to...
The Healthline Editorial Team


3 Foods To Buy Every Week To Lower Your Dementia Risk
Everything we consume impacts the body for better or for worse, including the brain. Fortunately, there are literally hundreds, if not...
Emily Laurence


What Your Feet Say About Your Health
Cold Feet, Many Culprits If your toes are always cold, one reason could be poor blood flow -- a circulatory problem sometimes linked to...
Shruthi N, MD


How to Prevent Osteoporosis Before It’s Too Late
You can take steps to prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression by eating a healthy and nutritious diet, being active, taking...
Lana Barhum


A guide to exercises for your 50s and beyond
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per...
Mandy French


Staying Hydrated May Lower Stroke Risk by 25%—Find Out How Much You Should Be Drinking
Being well-hydrated has many benefits beyond quenching thirst. Hydration is necessary for your body to function properly, and you can’t...
Carrie Myers, M.S.


Spending Too Much Time Sitting Could Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Spending more time sitting could be bad for your brain health, a new study suggests. The research found that older adults who spent more...
Brian Mastroianni


Certain Nap Habits Might Be Cutting Your Life Short, New Study Finds
When and how you nap during the day may affect your risk of death, according to a new study abstract published in the journal Sleep ....
Brian Mastroianni


Over 60? Here Are the Best Foods To Eat Every Day, Says Dietitian
Whether you just turned 60 or you’re well into your golden years, it’s important that you’re eating foods that keep your heart and mind...
Cheyenne Buckingham


What Happens to Your Feet As You Age
Aging takes its toll on feet. Understanding how feet change as you age can help ensure foot health. 1. Dry Skin Dry skin, especially on...
Catherine Moyer, DPM


How Extreme Heat Can Speed Up Aging
Extreme heat can do more than make you sweat. According to a new study, it can make you age faster too. The study, published recently in...
Kristen Fischer, AARP


Habits to Form Now for a Longer Life
Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally...
Alina Petre, MS, RD (NL)


4 Keys to Boosting Your Metabolism After 65
Young kids and teenagers have enviable metabolisms. Even at rest, their bodies torch calories. As you already know, your metabolism slows...
Editors of SilverSneakers
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