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Healthy aging

Genetics and lifestyle choices are factors that influence healthy aging. As you grow older, managing your health will help you maintain your quality of life and live as independently as possible. Check out these articles to learn what you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.


10 Myths About Aging

There are many misconceptions related to aging and older adults, but research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing healthy habits and lifestyle choices.
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What Do We Know About Healthy Aging?

We all want to maintain good health as we get older. Learn what research tells us about how to take care of our physical, mental, and cognitive health as we age.
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