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Aging well is about taking care of yourself on many different levels. These articles can help you explore the aspects of life that contribute most to health and happiness as you age.
Healthy aging is about much more than staying physically healthy—it’s also about staying emotionally healthy and maintaining your sense of purpose and zest for life. While the specific ingredients of aging well are different for everyone, the basic recipe involves finding new things you enjoy, learning to adapt to change, staying physically and socially active, and feeling connected to your community and loved ones.
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Healthy aging: the basics
- Staying Healthy As You Age: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest
- Eating Well as You Age: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Healthy Eating as You Age
- Exercise and Fitness as You Age: Exercise Plans to Get Fit and Stay Fit as You Get Older
- How to Sleep Well as You Age: Tips for Overcoming Insomnia and Sleeping Better Over 50
- Better Sex as You Age: Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Sex Life as You Get Older
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk and Protect Your Brain
Common aging challenges
- Age-Related Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help
- Age and Driving: Safety Tips and Warning Signs for Older Drivers
- Depression in Older Adults: Recognize the Signs and Find Treatment That Works
- Chair Exercises and Limited Mobility Fitness: Tips for People with Injuries and Disabilities
Planning ahead
- Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills: Making the Best End-of-Life Choices for You and Your Family
- Deciding on Your Wishes for Care: Understanding the Medical Terms Used in Living Wills
- Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits: Helping Others While Helping Yourself
- The Health Benefits of Dogs (and Cats): Helping You Deal with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
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Staying Healthy As You Age: Despite the challenges that can come with aging, your senior years can be the best of your life. These tips can help you maintain your physical and emotional health and live life to the fullest, whatever your age. MORE »
Age-Related Memory Loss: Are you worried about forgetfulness or memory loss? Learn the difference between normal age-related memory lapses and memory changes that may indicate a developing problem such as dementia. MORE »
Better Sex As You Age: Sex in later life may not be the same as it was in your youth—but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, sex can be more enjoyable than ever. Find tips for rekindling the spark and boosting intimacy. MORE »
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