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Bright Days, Dark Nights Build Longevity

Your body's clock does best with natural input. People exposed to little daylight and too much artificial light at night live fewer years. >

Encouraging News for Sedentary Folks

If you spend most of your time sitting, take heart: Adding exercise, even 5 minutes a day, will do good things for your blood pressure. >

Habits to Keep You Healthy

Your lifestyle in the middle of your life makes a big difference in how healthy your brain is later in life. Here's what to keep in mind. >

Poor Sleep Ages You Faster

People who get too little sleep in middle age have brains at 55 that are nearly three years older than those of people who are well-rested. >

What Do Your Teeth Have to Do with Dementia?

One factor in your oral health can have a big impact on how sharp you remain mentally as you age. >

Is It Prostate Cancer?

When a man's PSA test level is high, he is likely to be told he has "cancer." But what if it is localized and there are no other symptoms? >

MIND Your Diet

A diet that combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets can slow cognitive decline and reduce a person's risk of cognitive impairment. >

Fading Eyesight May Be a Factor in Dementia

Not being able to see well puts extra stress on seniors' brains and can contribute to dementia. Improving vision can sharpen mental acuity. >

It Pays to Complain

Who hasn't been shocked by the size of a hospital or doctor bill? The good news: you can appeal these costs and often get them reduced. >

Flexibility Linked to a Longer Life

People who are flexible -- able to stretch and turn easily -- tend to live longer. You can improve your flexibility. Here's how. >

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