Healthy lifestyle habits
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Video: Incorporating Meditation Into Your Life
Meditation can be a natural part of everyday life, similar to maintaining a healthy diet or exercise routine. In this video, learn how meditation can be simple, flexible, and can be practiced almost anywhere.
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Add balance-improving exercises to your routine
As people age, the risk of falls increases, making balance-focused exercise important for prevention. Simple moves like thigh raises and heel-to-toe walking can help improve stability, strengthen muscles, and reduce the likelihood of dangerous falls.
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Hit the weights (or resistance bands) today to reduce your risk of developing knee pain and knee osteoarthritis later
A long-term study found that people who do strength training are about 20% less likely to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis compared to those who don’t. The benefits apply even if you start later in life, as strength training can still help protect joints and reduce damage over time.
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Don’t make sun protection a drag; make it a habit
Don't wait until you go outside to practice good sun protection. Make it part of your daily health care ritual, like bathing and brushing your teeth. For instance, after you wash your face in the morning, apply a facial moisturizer that contains sunscreen with at least 30 SPF. Soon it'll be as automatic as brushing your teeth.
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Should one work out on an empty stomach?
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Take-home advice from the new cholesterol guidelines
The 2026 lipid guidelines explain how people can estimate and lower their risk of a heart attack. They include information about tools and tests, updated targets for LDL (bad) cholesterol, and advice about lifestyle changes and medications.
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Get social and boost your cognitive function
Think games are just for kids? Activities like chess or bridge boost memory and, when social, enhance emotional connection—while teaching or volunteering can also keep your brain sharp and engaged.
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Get moving to enjoy these three benefits for your brain
Exercise boosts brain health and memory by improving blood flow and stimulating chemicals that support new brain cells. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week.
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