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Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
What it takes to be agile at any age
It's never too late to start thinking about flexibility and mobility. Use these tips to stay agile well past middle age.
4 ways to keep bouncing back strong as you age
Life will keep throwing challenges at you, but you can bounce back at any age. Here are four strategies for building your resilience.
Simple tips for staying active and mobile with osteoarthritis
Physical activity is a proven strategy for managing the pain of osteoarthritis. Here are 5 ways to get started — and make it stick.
Superslow strength training: Does it work?
Superslow strength training can help you add variety to your strength training routine.
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Alzheimer's — Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Axona — Can a supplement treat Alzheimer's disease?
Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids aren't the first choice for a chronic condition such as arthritis. And some of their side effects may be particularly concerning for older people.
Body-weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Body-weight training — Try out this alternative form of strength training.
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