For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat
After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Hepatitis Zone
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by one of several viruses. More than 150,000 hepatitis infections occur annually in the United States, but the different viruses produce different outcomes for these infections.
High Cholesterol Zone
There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans
than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating
habits — along with medication if your doctor recommends it — can keep
cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease.
Senior's Health Zone
Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
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Health Tip of the Day
Diet and Exercise Help the Heart
A rigorous, short-term diet and exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, says the American Heart Association. A study of obese men found those who consumed a diet high in whole grains, vegetables and fruit and who took a daily walk for 45 to 60 minutes lowered their blood pressure. High blood pressure is a risk factor for congestive heart failure, kidney disease, coronary artery disease and stroke.