So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body. Together, these changes mean that as
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An enjoyable sexual relationship can happen without traditional intercourse. People’s bodies change over time. Probably nowhere is this most telling than with their sex lives. For men, sexual drive can slow as hormone production naturally
An important concept that is crucial to the understanding of cognitive health is known as cognitive reserve. You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a
As if we didn’t already have enough to worry about, along came COVID-19 in early 2020 to push our anxiety to new heights. The reasons were not hard to discern — the threats of illness
Many drugs can increase the risk of falls. The more drugs you take, the greater the chance that one or a combination of them will make a fall more likely to happen. Some medications are
The challenge with resisting food is, well, the food. It tastes good. It looks good. It smells really good, and when we see everyone eating pizza, ice cream, and chips, we want in. Then we eat too
If the death of someone you love has left you feeling angry or bitter, you might find it helpful to try the following techniques. Consider it. Is anger a stand-in for more painful emotions, or does
The foundation of a healthy diet is a vibrant rainbow of fruits and vegetables, like rosy red strawberries, dark green spinach leaves, or sunny yellow peppers. Their colors often come from flavonoids, powerful plant chemicals
Don’t let a plane ride or an extended couch potato session put you at risk. Here’s what to do to keep your blood flowing. Blood clots that form in the deep veins of the legs
