Osteoporosis is one of the biggest threats to your health as you age.
About 10 million Americans have it. Another 44 million are at risk for getting it because they have low bone density.1
One in five men and one in three women over age 50 will eventually suffer a broken bone because of osteoporosis.2
A new study shows that the ancient yogi masters and Buddhists were right… Meditation makes your brain sharper.
And researchers at Trinity College in Dublin have discovered how it works.1
There are different kinds of meditation. Types that focus on breathing have long been known to have particular benefits, such as better ability to focus, and a more positive state of mind.
… Read MoreMillions of people take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
The practice began in the 1970s after studies found that daily aspirin could prevent a second heart attack or stroke.1
Many doctors reasoned that if aspirin could stop repeat heart attacks, it should prevent first ones, too. So they began to recommend daily aspirin to all their older patients.
… Read MoreAs we age, we face an increasing possibility of having surgery.
More than half of all surgeries (53%) are performed on people over 65.1
For tobacco smokers, e-cigarettes can seem like a win-win.
E-cig vapor does not contain the carcinogenic tars in tobacco smoke. So the risk of cancer is likely lower.
E-cigs also don’t produce secondhand smoke that can poison people around you.
By the time they reach their 50s, half of men have an enlarged prostate.
This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It can make you miserable.
Men with the condition often have a hard time emptying their bladder completely. They may have to urinate so often that it interferes with their sleep. This can lead to fatigue and other health problems.
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