Getting 15 minutes of exercise can help counteract the health risks of sitting all day.
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Getting 15 minutes of exercise can help counteract the health risks of sitting all day.

For years, the American Heart Association and other health organizations have warned the public that sitting causes death. Sedentary lifestyles raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and death. According to the Cleveland Clinic, sitting is the "new smoking," and a "silent ...

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Researchers Discover New Watermelon Health Benefits
NUTRITION SENIOR HEALTH SENIOR NUTRITION
Researchers Discover New Watermelon Health Benefits

According to new research, watermelon improves overall diet quality and heart health by increasing nutrient consumption, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while decreasing added sugars and saturated fatty acids. Another study reveals that drinking watermelon juice can hel...

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Water before bed may improve sleep, energy, and aging.
HEALTHY AGING HYDRATION SENIOR HEALTH
Water before bed may improve sleep, energy, and aging.

Drinking water in bed could be the easiest way to improve your health as a whole, whether you want to age better or sleep better.

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We Must Assist Older People in Managing Their Mental Health
MENTAL HEALTH SENIOR HEALTH
We Must Assist Older People in Managing Their Mental Health

By 2030, the number of older people suffering from mental health illnesses is anticipated to nearly double. Isolation, which more than doubles the risk of depression compared to those who do not or rarely feel lonely, is one factor compounding this.

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Hearing aids available over-the-counter: Here's what we know.
HEARING AIDS FOR SENIORS SENIOR HEALTH
Hearing aids available over-the-counter: Here's what we know.

These FDA-approved hearing aids are available without a prescription. But not everyone should use them.FDA-regulated over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are now becoming available online and in stores after years of anticipation. A dozen or so of the devices have al...

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Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
HEART HEALTH PREVENTITIVE HEALTH SENIOR HEALTH
Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Someone in the United States has a heart attack every 40 seconds. And they aren't all the chest-clutching, drop-to-the-floor stereotypes you see on television.

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The Importance of Sleep and Tips for Helping Seniors Catch Zzz's
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The Importance of Sleep and Tips for Helping Seniors Catch Zzz's

 Sleep is often difficult to come by, but a lack of sleep can have serious consequences for your health and wellness. So, how can seniors benefit from sleep, and how can they get more of it? Continue reading to find out. Read more

Study looks into how exercise helps us stay physically fit as we get older.
CHAIR EXERCISE VIDEO FOR SENIORS LONGEVITY SENIOR EXERCISE SENIOR HEALTH
Study looks into how exercise helps us stay physically fit as we get older.

Researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center found an anti-aging treatment that slowed the declines that come with getting older in a model organism. They did this by looking at the effect of a single cellular process involved in getting fitter through...

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Simple home safety solutions for the aging-in-place
FALL PREVENTION LONGEVITY SENIOR HEALTH
Simple home safety solutions for the aging-in-place

You can make a number of minor changes to your father's home to help protect him from falls and fires, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are a few pointers to get you started.

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What Causes Hunchback and How to Avoid It
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What Causes Hunchback and How to Avoid It

Posture awareness, targeted workouts, and strong bones can assist elderly persons avoid severe back rounding.

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