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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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Otago Exercises for Balance
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10 Daily Habits You Didn't Know Sabotage Your Health
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How Hair Color and Texture Change With Age
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How Aging Affects Your Feet and Ankles
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Should Older Men Take Testosterone Supplements?
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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
Somatic Theory of Aging. young and old woman's hands
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
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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
middle aged woman smoking
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
A senior couple drinking coffee together.
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