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Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

posted by admin on 21.02.2020 in Press Release | Comments Off on Time Spent on the Links May Lengthen Life

Grab your golf clubs. Spending a day on the green at least once a month may lower the risk of early death among older adults, a new study finds. About 25 million Americans play golf, …

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Vitamin D is Key to Muscle Strength in Older Adults

posted by admin on 08.11.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on Vitamin D is Key to Muscle Strength in Older Adults

Vitamin D deficiency is linked with poor muscle health in older adults, a new study finds. Maintaining muscle health helps seniors maintain their independence, mobility and quality of life. It also lowers their risk of …

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Staying Healthy Now to Work Into Older Age

posted by admin on 01.10.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on Staying Healthy Now to Work Into Older Age

While you can take Social Security benefits at age 62 and get 75% of your maximum, waiting until you reach full retirement age (between age 66 and 67 depending on the year you were born) …

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Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising

posted by admin on 16.09.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising

Even seniors who never exercised regularly can benefit from a workout program, researchers say. A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle …

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Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising

posted by admin on 03.09.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising

Even seniors who never exercised regularly can benefit from a workout program, researchers say. A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle …

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How to Help Your Heart Weather Extreme Heat

posted by admin on 16.08.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on How to Help Your Heart Weather Extreme Heat

As extreme heat events become more common, you need to know how to protect your heart.   Hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to dehydration, which causes the heart to work harder and puts …

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The Lifelong Health Benefits of Intimacy

posted by admin on 14.06.2019 in Press Release | Comments Off on The Lifelong Health Benefits of Intimacy

Much research has explored the mental and physical health benefits of maintaining social contacts well into later life. Studies also show that maintaining sexual health can have profound benefits that may include slowing down the …

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