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Guidelines say Americans can obtain 10% to 35% of their daily calories as protein. Higher-protein diets may have health benefits, but these are as yet unproven. Obtain protein from a range of healthy plant sources as well as meat.

In the short term, the safest way to repair a bulge in the body’s largest artery, the abdominal aorta, is placing a patch in place from inside the artery, called endovascular repair. Open surgery is more risky in the short term but lasts longer.

Frequent nighttime urination, or nocturia, can become a health issue if it disturbs sleep. Even after identifying and addressing underlying causes, it may not stop completely but can be reduced.

A study found that men who live to 100 are less likely to have serious health conditions associated with aging, compared with women who live to 100.

I?ve read a lot lately about nuts and how they prevent heart disease. How much should I eat, and are some nuts healthier than others?

High blood sugar (glucose) is an early warning sign of diabetes. It also suggests a need to lose weight and exercise more. Men should have their glucose tested periodically. Once every three years is sufficient for men not at high risk of diabetes.

Skipping breakfast does not lead to overeating in later meals, but it does reduce the amount of healthy fruits and vegetables consumed on those days.

The mind changes with aging but not all the changes are negative. Memory and mental sharpness may decline, but older people experience less anxiety and depression than middle-aged people. Adapting to changes is better than becoming frustrated.