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Aiming for the Olympics, Regardless of Age
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- July 3, 2008
Being an older athlete requires some adjustments, but the fundamentals are the same.
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Health Buzz: Life Expectancy and Other Health News
Health
- June 12, 2008
Wrinkle treatments, cheaper medicines at Safeway, and avoiding false positives on mammograms
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3 Wrinkle Treatments That Work
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- June 11, 2008
Researchers identify ways to battle those fine lines.
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Health Buzz: Prescription Drug Costs and Other Health News
Health
- May 15, 2008
Longer lifespans, BPA and how to count calories
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Health Buzz: Celebrex, Naproxen, and Other Health News
Health
- May 13, 2008
Heart disease, autism, and the dangers of air pollution
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A Dust-up Over the McCain Age Issue
Nation & World
- May 9, 2008
A comment by Obama prompts a response from a McCain adviser.
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A Tricky Number: Your Own Life Expectancy
By Emily Brandon -
Planning to Retire
- April 17, 2008
Several experts think they can accurately predict how long you'll live.
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Longevity 101: Try the 'Power 9'
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- March 25, 2008
Nine ways you can extend your years of wellness.
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From 4 Long-lived Cultures, 9 Tips for Longevity
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- March 25, 2008
A conversation with the author of The Blue Zone reveals why some cultures excel at longevity.
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When Anti-Aging Therapies and Youth Come Together
By Colette Bouchez -
Health
- March 20, 2008
Young women are increasingly seeking out cosmetic procedures once used mainly to treat older skin.
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Protecting My Mind From the Fate of My Grandmother's
By Sarah Baldauf -
On Medicine
- March 18, 2008
While cognitive impairment strikes 1 in 3 people over age 70, we're not helpless.
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Is Grampa Using Human Growth Hormone, Too?
By Adam Voiland -
On Men
- February 15, 2008
While athletes like Roger Clemens get the attention, tens of thousands of average Americans use HGH to fight aging.
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Some Thoughts on Happiness and Middle Age
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- February 6, 2008
Changing expectations might help explain our frame of mind.
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Crow's Feet and Wrinkles? Try Acupuncture
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- January 7, 2008
Despite a lack of evidence, facial acupuncture to relax those frown muscles is spreading.
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A Pricey New Blood Test Promises to Assess Health
By Michelle Andrews -
Health
- December 6, 2007
Commercial exams gauge scores of "biomarkers," but the answers they give may not be helpful.
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The Power of the Aging Mind
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Health
- November 1, 2007
Cognitive psychologists provide an understanding of aging that can help families care for their parents
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What to Do When a Hip Breaks
By Sarah Baldauf -
Health
- September 21, 2007
Many people who've fractured a hip aren't getting optimal care. Here's what patients need to know.
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A Lesson on Menopause and Diet
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- September 17, 2007
I had the pleasure recently of meeting one Ginny Gong at a chichi reception honoring women in the arts. Gong is national president of OCA, the Organization of Chinese Americans.
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Blind to the Need for Eye Testing
By Matthew Shulman -
Health
- August 30, 2007
Routine eye screening can prevent vision loss, but many people don't realize its importance.
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Good Eggs: Ovaries Aid the Brain
By Katherine Hobson -
Health
- August 30, 2007
Estrogen can offer neurological benefits, according to research on women who've had ovaries removed.
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