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Dental hygiene key to predicting mortality, Japanese researchers find
Poor oral health among older adults is closely linked to higher mortality rates and a higher risk of…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
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How exercise fights muscle weakening that comes with age
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new…
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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…