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Your health is your foundation, and we’re here to help you keep it strong. From staying active to nourishing your body, we offer expert insights and real-life inspiration to help you feel your best at any stage.

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Has Aging Turned You Into a Hot Mess?

How to join the 'We Don't Care Club'.

How to Plan Your Own Funeral

It's a lot to think about. So, here's where to start.

The 3 Vices I Was Finally Able to Quit

I had been addicted to pot, alcohol and cigarettes.

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Fitness

At 70, I Finally Found an Exercise I Love

This low-impact movement makes a huge impact on my life.

The Athletic Feat I Achieved in My 70s

Check out my life in the fast lane.

The Workout That Transformed My Body at Age 65

And it's all due to the new routine I've discovered.

How This Non-Athlete Finally Gained Confidence

If only I'd done this years ago.

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Nutrition

Revealed! 5 of the Best Drinks for Your Health

And no complicated concoctions with kale or wheatgrass juice are required!

4 Delicious Veggie Side Dishes Perfect for Summer BBQs

And they're super healthy and easy to whip up!

The 6 Yummy Foods to Help You Feel — and Even Look — Better as You Age

These staples can be great for memory and energy levels.

My Challenges Cooking for My Vegan Grown Children

How can anyone live without roast beef and brie?

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Healthy Aging

Here's the Real Reason Why I Want to Write My Own Eulogy

I'm in my late 80s and there is much life and love to document.

Are You Feeling Too Old? Too Fat? Too Forgotten?

Lessons from Demi Moore and others on how to know your self-worth.

Fear of Falling? The Key to Preventing This Common Injury

Why the idea of falling is always on my mind.

70-Something Man Reveals Biggest Lessons Learned From Older Women

His list includes everyone from Betty White to his mother.

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Weight Loss

How I Went From a Size 18 to 12 in a Matter of Months

Here's the plan that helped me maintain my weight loss.

Why I Finally Had Breast Reduction Surgery at Age 60

And why I wish I had done this many years ago.

Envious of Someone Else's Body Size? Read This

I’m finally learning to honor my own physique.

How to Love Your Body This Summer

I still crave a response to my physical presence.

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Caregiving

The Hard Truth About Caregiving You Should Know

Now I know what 'through sickness and health' really means.

What I Never Imagined I'd Be Doing in My 70s

My centenarian mom and husband are both in my care!

The Hard Truth About What It's Like to Be a Caregiver

The moment my life changed forever 10 years ago.

Navigating the Many Challenges of Caregiving

I felt trapped and wanted to escape.

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