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3 Steps to Transform Your Life (from Someone Who Did It at Age 74)
SilverSneakers member Kathleen Mitchell knows: If you keep an open mind, inspiration will find you. Most people try to keep...
Read MoreThey Can Sniff Out Cancer and 7 Other Surprising Reasons to Own a Dog
Sure, a puppy will put a smile on your face, but he may also help you live healthier and longer....
Read MoreHow Many Carbs Should I Eat Per Day?
The answer depends on your body and health goals. Here’s how to figure out your target range. Carbohydrates have gotten...
Read MoreIs Exercise Really the Best Medicine?
Here’s exactly how a daily dose of movement lowers your risk of disease. You’ve heard the saying “exercise is the...
Read MoreWhat Is Gluten—and Should You Avoid It?
This protein may cause tummy trouble, but only for people who have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Here’s how to...
Read More5 Best Upper-Body Exercises for Older Adults (That Aren’t Pushups)
Build the strength you need to stay independent and pain-free with these pushup alternatives. If you want to maintain your...
Read MoreSpecial Report: How to Avoid a Misdiagnosis
Every year, doctors give more than 12 million Americans the wrong diagnosis. Find out what’s tripping them up—and how you...
Read More6 Delicious Dinners You Can Make with Just 3 Ingredients
Whip up one of these nutritionist-approved meals in no time. Thanks to the internet, finding a dinner recipe that sounds...
Read MoreHow to Exercise for Osteoporosis: 4 Rules to Follow
Here’s what you should—and shouldn’t—do to keep bones strong and avoid fractures. If you have osteoporosis, you may worry that...
Read MoreHow This Mom and Daughter Strengthen Their Bodies—and Their Bond
SilverSneakers member Charlene McGowan began exercising with her daughter, and discovered that the benefits go way beyond a number on...
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