Health

How an 81-Year-Old Fitness Instructor Is Redefining Healthy Aging 0
- Health, Lifestyle
- July 23, 2026
Dr. Marilyn LoPresti is a lifelong educator, martial artist, business owner, and breast cancer survivor who belies the stereotypes about aging. She believes the secret to healthy aging isn’t avoiding life’s challenges, it’s learning how to get back up. Most people wouldn’t expect to sign up for a fitness class and discover the instructor is
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Want to Stay Sharp as You Age? Attitude Matters 1
- Health
- July 14, 2026
If you’re in your 55 or older, you’ve probably thought about how to stay sharp and keep your body strong as you age. Maybe you’ve experienced the occasional “senior moment” like forgetting someone’s name, wondering why you walked into a room, or struggling to remember where you parked the car. And perhaps you’re finding it
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Medicare, Explained 0
- Health
- June 4, 2026
Medicare. It’s how most seniors get health insurance. But there’s nothing healthy about the frustration, annoyance, and tension you are likely to feel as you try to sort through all the options and find the right Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage for your needs. What is Medicare and When Do You Sign Up? Medicare
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Lose Weight Without Dieting: 18 Easy Tips for Seniors 0
- Health
- April 28, 2026
Have you added another pound or two to your weight with each candle that you’ve added to your birthday cake? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a widespread problem for seniors. (No pun intended.) Weight, like age, has a funny way of sneaking up on you. While you may still like to think of yourself
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Signs of Ageism and How to Respond 0
- Health
- March 23, 2026
Practical ways to handle ageism in stores, medical offices, family conversations, and everyday life. When my desktop computer died a year ago, I went to a local store to buy a replacement. Along with the computer, I left with a reminder about how common ageism still is. The issue started when I asked for a
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Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips 0
- Health
- December 14, 2025
Fall prevention for seniors gets a lot of lip service, but unfortunately, we don’t always do what we should to avoid the risk. Falls are risky for seniors because they can have disastrous outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults 65
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