Healthy Aging
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Summary
People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many seniors live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age:
- Eat a balanced diet
- Keep your mind and body active
- Don't smoke
- Get regular checkups
- Practice safety habits to avoid accidents and prevent falls
NIH: National Institute on Aging
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Health Tips for Older Adults
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Also in Spanish
- Healthy Aging (for Older Adults) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Nutrition for Seniors: MedlinePlus Health Topic
(National Library of Medicine)
Also in Spanish
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Protect Your Health as You Grow Older
(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
Also in Spanish
Diagnosis and Tests
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Health Screening: MedlinePlus Health Topic
(National Library of Medicine)
Also in Spanish
Prevention and Risk Factors
- Prevention (AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
Specifics
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Activities for All Seasons
(National Institute on Aging)
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Be Physically Active without Spending a Dime
(National Institute on Aging)
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Family Activities for Fun and Good Health
(National Institute on Aging)
- Memory Loss: 7 Tips to Improve Your Memory (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
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Participating in Activities You Enjoy - More Than Just Fun and Games
(National Institute on Aging)
Statistics and Research
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Can You Lengthen Your Life? Researchers Explore How To Stay Healthy Longer
(National Institutes of Health)
Also in Spanish
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Global Aging
(National Institute on Aging, World Health Organization)
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- Older Americans 2016: Key Indicators of Well-Being (Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics)
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Resveratrol Does Not Affect Health, Longevity in Population Study
(National Institute on Aging)
- State of Aging and Health in America (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Reference Desk
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Definitions of Health Terms: General Health
(National Library of Medicine)
Find an Expert
- AAAs (Area Agencies on Aging) & Title VI Aging Programs (National Association of Area Agencies on Aging)
- American Geriatrics Society
- Eldercare Locator (Department of Health and Human Services)
- National Council on Aging
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National Institute on Aging
Also in Spanish