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Common blood signals explain why chronic diseases cluster as we age
By linking routine and advanced blood biomarkers to disease patterns and progression across aging cohorts, this study shows…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
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How exercise fights muscle weakening that comes with age
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Older people see life as less of a zero sum game
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Inflammation and immune suppression fuel aggressive SCLC behavior and spread
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year…
Is Daily Walking Enough to Stay Fit After 50?
You may feel amazing getting in your daily steps, but an expert reveals whether walking alone is enough…
4 Strength Tests After 50 That Prove You’re Stronger Than 40
An expert shares moves—and benchmarks—that signal top-notch strength after 50. “Challenge” and “motivation” are two words that most…
4 Chair Exercises That Restore Leg Strength After 65
Rebuild lost strength and muscle in your lower body with these simple chair moves. Including squats in your…