The Brain-Training Scam
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Short-term programs to improve cognitive function may do your aging cerebellum more harm than good.
Aging
The Truth About Circulation
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Can exercise help varicose veins? Are there quick fixes for cold hands? Learn what's true — and false — when it comes to circulation.
New Tricks for an Old Dog?
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Most of us have spent our entire adult lives learning only what was necessary to succeed in our careers. A new study suggests our aging brains need a more childlike approach.
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More Than Meets the Eye
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Age-related vision loss has long stymied researchers looking for a cure, but recent studies point to a dietary solution that validates a familiar canard. -
Just Call Me Gramps
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What does it mean to be a grandparent today? I’m about to find out. -
The Wine of Youth
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For more than a decade, we’ve been led to believe that the fruit of the vine may extend our life span. New research suggests it may be a bit more complicated than that. -
The Upside of Anxiety
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I do my best to avoid the stress that comes with worrying, but a new study suggests that a little angst can deliver some surprising benefits. -
No Pills, No Problem
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For years, I thought I was in the vanguard of geezers refusing the Big Pharma solution. Turns out I’ve always had plenty of company. -
The Heart of the Matter
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A new study suggests the simple, heart-healthy lifestyle of an indigenous Bolivian people offers a prescription for a longer life. It doesn’t work like that. -
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
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The story of a brilliant nonagenarian reminds us that creativity is less about inspiration than perspiration. -
A Toothless Solution
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Because Medicare doesn’t cover dental work, millions of geezers are avoiding the dentist’s chair. The result is a major oral-health crisis, which dentists are doing little to solve. -
All or Nothing
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Once I overcome the inertia that’s been keeping me out of the gym, I’m really going to go all out. Really. -
Sara Gottfried’s Turmeric Latte Recipe
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This creamy, rich latte is packed with anti-inflammatory and thyroid-supporting nutrients. -
The Secret of “Super-Agers”
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The aging brain thrives on a healthy diet and vigorous exercise, but the real key to long-term mental acuity may simply depend on a roll of the genetic dice. -
Turning Back the Clock
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In her compelling new book, Younger, functional-medicine doc Sara Gottfried, MD, outlines a seven-week program to reverse aging. -
Sit Still, Live Longer?
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Research suggests that meditation may extend your lifespan, but anyone who embraces a serious mindfulness practice will soon discover it’s not about their life at all. -
The Testosterone Trap
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New research suggests androgen replacement therapy may increase your risk of heart attack. -
I Can Hear You Now
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One in three geezers refuses to address their hearing loss, according to a new study. I’m not one of them. -
Fearless Aging
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Stereotypes about getting older can make a natural process stressful. Here’s how to stop those negative messages from clouding the years ahead. -
Is Cancer Screening Just a Scam?
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A new study reveals that colonoscopies, mammograms, and other tests do little to prolong life expectancy. But don’t expect to hear that from your doctor. -
Eat Less, Live Longer?
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Periodic fasting is gaining traction among the longevity-obsessed, but I’m having trouble seeing how it differs from yo-yo dieting.
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