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Over 40? Cycling may be perfect for you

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The Secrets to Living Longer than 90: Coffee, Alcohol, and Activity (plus a little Extra Weight won't Hurt)

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What is the secret to a robust and long life? Think food, drink, genetics and lifestyle. With food and drink, it’s all about moderation. In a study of 1,600 people older than 90, researchers found people who drank moderate amounts of alcohol or caffeinated drinks lived longer than those who abstained. With both, the amount …

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Better Skin After 50

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Your wisdom and confidence may grow as you get older, but the same isn’t true for many of your hormone levels. Read on… During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on your skin. Less estrogen makes you prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling. Fortunately, you can relieve some of the skin-related effects …

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Over 40? These Problems can sneak up on You

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1/16 Outsmart Your Age More than 9 in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life. 2/16 High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood …

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16 Foods that Boost your Immune System

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1/17 Elderberry It’s an old folk remedy. This fruit is loaded with nutrients called antioxidants, and it may help fight inflammation. In some lab studies, an extract from the berries appears to block flu viruses. But scientists caution that more study is needed. You definitely still need to get a yearly flu vaccination! 2/17 Button …

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15 Healthy Ways to Use Lemons and Limes

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1/16 Add a Dash of Flavor Whether you squeeze the juice into water or onto a tasty fish dish, these tangy citrus treats provide you with the same vitamins and minerals as other citrus fruits. The best part: They do it with less sugar. 2/16 Keep Wrinkles at Bay It’s all that vitamin C, which …

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3 Reasons Why You Should Never Skip Leg Day

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Sexy, sculpted pins are the gift that keeps on giving (and giving). Leg day: It’s not just an Instagram mantra — it’s the unanimous conclusion of researchers and trainers alike. 1 They Preserve Your Balance Proprioception of knowing where your body is in space, is one of the first things to go as we age. …

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12 Life Secrets From People Who Have Lived the Longest

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In early 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Americans are living longer than ever, with life expectancies continuing to increase annually. The news is good across the board, with both genders and various ethnicities (white, black and Hispanic) demonstrating longer life spans and life expectancy for Americans is now estimated at …

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Eating for a Long Life

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See how you can live longer and live healthier. Foods like berries, olive oil, and nuts can help with your longevity. 1/13 Antioxidants and Aging Eat foods rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants can be found in colorful vegetables and fruits like …

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What’s Missing From Your Diet?

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A, B, C, D, E, and Omega-3: What’s Missing From Your Diet? If you feel like something is a little off, but you’re not sure exactly what, you may not be getting enough of some key vitamins or minerals. Depending on what’s going on, there might be a food (or supplement) for that. 1/15 Are …

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