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Healthy Aging Tips

Add life to your years by learning science-backed ways to keep your body healthy as it ages and fight natural changes that can otherwise impact your daily life and wellness.
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Assisted Living: Services, Types, How to Pay, Choosing
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Otago Exercises for Balance
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
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10 Daily Habits You Didn't Know Sabotage Your Health
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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How to Boost Your Longevity in Your 60s
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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What to Do When Your Collagen Depletes
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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How to Choose an Eye Cream
By Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, Cleveland Clinic Expert
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7 Blue Zone Foods to Include in Your Diet
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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How Hair Color and Texture Change With Age
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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How Aging Affects Your Feet and Ankles
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Should Older Men Take Testosterone Supplements?
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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Immunity Benefits of Zinc as We Age
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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How Much Dark Chocolate Should You Eat to Live Longer?
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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How Lifestyle and Habits Affect Biological Aging
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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How Your Sex Life Can Change After 60
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Is Boosting Your Testosterone Level a Good Idea?
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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The Reason Why Men Have Nipples
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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How to Keep a Healthy Smile Into Old Age
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
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8 Top Causes of Excess Mortality in the US
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Healthy Weight and BMI Range for Older Adults
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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Does Your Nose Grow With Age?
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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10 Top Health Benefits of Sleep
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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The Wear and Tear Theory of Aging
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Overview of Programmed Theories of Aging
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Sex After Age 70 Is Increasing
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Sex in Older Adults: Statistics, Problems, and Help
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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How Sleep Changes With Aging
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Okinawan Longevity and Healthy Aging in Blue Zones
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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5 Vaccines All Grandparents Should Get
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Why Do You Age? Theories of Aging's Effects on Your Body
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
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The Longevity Diet: Benefits and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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How Is Aging Different for Men and Women?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Popular Anti-Aging Hormone Supplements
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
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Top 4 Free Online Longevity Calculators and Tests
Fact checked by James Lacy
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The Genetic Theory of Aging, Concepts, and Evidence
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Healthy Life Expectancy & How to Calculate
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Blue Zones Vitality Compass Longevity Calculator Review
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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A Look at the Hormone Theory of Aging
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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Learn About the Free Radical Theory of Aging
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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Positive Lifestyle Factors That Promote Good Health
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Aging Types, Causes, and Prevention
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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The Immunological Theory of Aging
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Alcohol Consumption Guidelines for Men
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Who Do Men Talk to About Their Health?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Aging Causes Eye Problems and Diseases in the Elderly
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
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The Somatic Mutation Theory of Aging
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertension: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
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10 Things to Stop Doing If You Want a Longer Life
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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Do You Live Longer If You Sleep More?
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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Top Summer Health Risks to Avoid
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Do Flavonoids in Red Wine Help You Live Longer?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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How the Hunza People Live Happy and Healthy Long Lives
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Melatonin supplements are a natural sleep aid.
Can Melatonin Supplements Slow Aging?
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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Defining Chronological and Biological Age
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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Is Smoking Worse Than Being Obese?
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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Vital Statistics of the Male Human Body
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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Morbidity vs. Mortality: What's the Difference?
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Why Testosterone Is Important
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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Differences Between Human Life Span and Expectancy
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Remember to Take Your Medications
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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How Taste and Smell Changes With Age
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO