Living Better, Living Longer
Aging Quiz Which of these is a health benefit of lifelong exercise: Avoiding high blood pressure? Preventing depression? Preventing constipation? It's all of these. |
Longevity Quiz Americans are living longer than ever; by the middle of this century 600,000 of us will be centenarians. If you want to live longer and stay healthy longer, take this quiz from the Mayo Clinic to see how much you know. |
Did You Know?
People who are self-disciplined and conscientious in their life are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. In a report published in 2007 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, researchers followed members of a religious order for 12 years and found that conscientiousness ranked at the top of traits that reduced the risk for Alzheimer's. Although this study and others have shown an association between certain modifiable lifestyle factors and a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease, the National Institutes of Health says that researchers still aren’t sure whether these factors can actually prevent the disease.
Alcohol and Older Adults
Many older adults enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer while watching the game on TV. In fact, half of Americans ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Having a drink now and then is fine—as long as you don’t overdo it.
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Anti-Aging Hormones: Do They Work?
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could look and feel years younger just by taking a supplement? The makers of "anti-aging" hormone supplements would like you to believe that this is possible. But before you accept their claims and open your wallet, see what medical researchers say.
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Five Ways to Age Gracefully
In recent years, an increasing amount of scientific evidence has supported the idea that people can do quite a lot on their own to lengthen their life span and to enhance the quality of life as they age. Here are five steps to take every day that can promote healthy aging and boost longevity.
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Grow Older in Good Health
Get a jump on the rest of your life by committing yourself to making the following changes in your lifestyle today.
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How to Reduce the Effects of Aging
No need to search for a secret formula to erase the effects of getting older. You already have the power to keep yourself feeling young for years.
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Many Seniors Go Back to the Books
No matter what you like to do, now is a great time to sign up for a class so that you can explore your interests. Many colleges and other educational organizations offer special discounts to older adults. Here are some ideas about how to get started.
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