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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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Why Sitting too Much is Bad for your Health

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Sitting for too long may have huge implications in your well-being from varicose veins to heart disease and cancer. Read on… 1/14 It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though …

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The Truth About Vitamin D

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Wouldn’t it be great if one vitamin could build stronger bones and protect against diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, and depression? Or even help you lose weight? Read on… 1/23 Vitamin D: Wonder Pill or Overkill? Wouldn’t it be great if one vitamin could build stronger bones and protect against diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, …

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Running for Just 15 Minutes Might Give Your Memory a Serious Boost

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If you need a good reason to walk, run, hike or participate in aerobic exercises read-on… There are countless reasons why we love getting outside and going for a run. It boosts our moods, it’s good for our muscles, bones, and joints, and it may even adds years to our lives. But new research shows that …

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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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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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Longevity Secrets of Super Agers – Life at 90 and Beyond

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WebMD looks at characteristics that healthy 90 and 100-year-olds have in common. Super-Agers: Life at 90 and Beyond How can you attain a long, robust life? Researchers are studying the habits of 90-year-olds for clues. Will you dance at your great-grandchild’s wedding? Most of us won’t be healthy enough to cut a rug into our …

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Cardio vs. Weights: How Strength and Aerobic Exercises help your Heart, Bones, Brain, and more

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Which is better for you — running or pumping iron? Find out how much you know about the best exercise for your body. Cardio is the only exercise that may help prevent heart disease Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardio or aerobic exercise, raises your heart rate and makes you sweat — and that’s great for …

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Can Red Wine Reverse Alzheimer's? Alzheimer’s Myths and Facts

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We all had or have a friend or family member who has been affected by Alzheimer’s. Does aluminum cause Alzheimer’s? Can red wine or crosswords help you avoid it? Learn to tell the myths from the facts in this quiz. 1/8 Are Alzheimer’s and dementia the same? Dementia is a broad term for a group of …

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