Healthy Aging

Live Healthy: Healthy aging

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  10 things you can do to prevent devastating falls

  A new study shows we know how to stop the leading cause of injury among older people, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson. All we have to do is use that knowledge.
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  Early signs of cognitive impairment? Learn about Your Life, Your Choices

  If you or a loved one is experiencing cognitive impairment or even early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, now is a good time to start talking with your health care providers and family members about advance care planning.
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  Your brain is a reservoir: Replenish it with these 10 healthy habits

  Dr. Eric B. Larson says that brain function doesn’t have to decline with age. There are steps you can take to maintain your thinking power.
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  Healthy aging: Never too early—or too late

  Advice based on your current decade of life.
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  High-dose vaccine may protect seniors better

  Thanks to a new flu vaccine being distributed this flu season, seniors are getting more protection against serious seasonal flu viruses.