By Alan Mozes, WebMD MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Having a clear purpose in life could reduce your risk for premature death. That’s the conclusion of researchers who spent eight years tracking about 13,000 Americans over age 50. Those who considered their life particularly pu...
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Optimism is linked to a longer lifespan in women from diverse racial and ethnic groups, and to better emotional health in older men, according to two NIA-funded studies. One study showed that the previously established link between optimism and longevity applies to racially and ethnically diverse po...
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By Sabrina Felson, MD, WebMD Eat Healthy Fats You already know that saturated fats are bad for your arteries and heart health. But they may also harm your concentration and memory. So cut down on the red meat, butter, and other such foods. Instead, add more fatty fish and fats from plants, like flax...
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By WebMD Get organized Keep track of important information in a care log. Identify your informal network Ask for help from people in the older person’s community, such as relatives, neighbors, longtime family friends, and members of religious, civic, and social organizations. Ask them to call ...
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