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How Our Cognitive Abilities Decline as We Age – And 8 Things We Can Do About It
July 23, 2024
Two people eating a healthy meal.
Keith Richards once described getting old as “fascinating.” “The older you get, the older you want to get.”Richards, who recently turned 80, may be fascinated, but many of the rest of us are worried about aging and the challenges that come with it. In fact, two-thirds of Americans, responding to a… See more
Proven Ways to Extend Your Health Span
March 5, 2024
Older woman exercising at beach
When it comes to health span – the period in our life where we live healthy – not everything is in our hands. First, no one lives forever – and most of us will die from or with a chronic condition. Genetics also play a big role in our longevity and risk for chronic conditions.But that doesn’t mean… See more
Take These Steps in Your 40s, 50s and 60s to Improve Lifespan
March 5, 2024
Grandmother riding tricycle with granddaughter.
The end of your life may seem far off in your 40s, even your 50s and 60s, but it’s never too soon to start healthy behaviors proven to add years to your life and your health span, the period of our life when we live mostly disease-free.Extending your health span and lifespan requires a holistic… See more
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Understanding The Key Differences
October 11, 2023
Four people doing stretching exercises.
You’re probably already familiar with the concept of lifespan, which refers to how many years a person is alive. Your health span is a newer concept for many people referring to the number of healthy, disease-free years of life you experience.It is possible to have a long lifespan but a short… See more
Benefits and Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting, According to Research
October 2, 2023
Illustration of intermittent fasting. Plate with food in the shape of a clock.
While it isn’t a magic cure for losing weight, research increasingly shows that intermittent fasting, which is known in the weight-loss world as time-restricted eating plans, has promise and may be a smart strategy for some people trying to lose weight.But what’s really interesting about fasting… See more
8 Types of Intermittent Fasting
October 2, 2023
Woman standing on scale, trying to determine her weight.
Intermittent fasting (IF), which is also called time-restricted eating, occurs when you limit eating to a short window of time and then eat nothing and fast for another set duration before eating again. Research shows that this approach, like other methods of calorie-restricted dieting, can work if… See more
Men’s Screening and Preventive Tests in Your 40s, 50s and Beyond
June 16, 2023
man working with female physician
Lab work, screenings and tests may be a hassle, but they can save your life. You’ll notice that your doctor will order some tests during certain periods of your life, while others will be ordered every year.  Here are the preventive screenings you’ll probably have during your life broken down… See more
Preventive Health Steps with the Highest Return on Investment
June 16, 2023
A woman about to light a cigarette. Quitting smoking can reduce your risk for host of diseases.
When it comes to aging, we can’t always avoid major health issues. But even if our genetics set us up for type 2 diabetes, for example, there are plenty of steps we can take to reduce our risk. Which preventive steps provide the biggest return on our effort?  Here’s where science suggests… See more
Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia
May 16, 2023
A mother and her daughter. Dementia risk can be inherited.
It’s true that genetics plays a significant role in determining your risk of developing dementia. In fact, studies show that people with a parent or sibling suffering the disease are more likely to develop the condition, with an increased risk of 30 to 40 percent.  With Alzheimer’s disease –… See more
Understanding and Preventing Vascular Dementia
May 16, 2023
An older woman at home.
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and, like Alzheimer’s, can cause decline in cognitive function, memory loss and difficulty performing complex tasks. While we currently have no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia is largely… See more

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