Lifestyle & Trends - Senior Living

How to protect your heart and increase your energy levels

One of the secrets to enjoying life while aging is to take care of your heart. Heart health is important for Americans to discuss with their doctors, as heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States. In addition to following a good diet and exercise program, taking an antioxidant supplement like coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is also a good practice to help maintain a healthy heart.

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Overactive bladder? What you should know if you always 'gotta go'

Do you constantly feel like you "gotta go"? When you leave the house, do you always look where the nearest bathroom is, just in case? Bladder control problems are more common than you might think. Having an Overactive Bladder can affect your quality of life, and 16 percent of the adult population, or about 33 million people, have this condition, according to the Journal of Urology. If you have bladder control issues, don't let embarrassment stand in the way of finding a solution.

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The beautiful truth of aging - 4 steps for a healthy and active mind

With age comes the inevitable anxiety of mental decline. A common misconception is brain health is predetermined and can't be changed - it's the "you're stuck with what you got" notion. But experts suggest brain health can be positively influenced throughout different stages in life.

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Your legacy of giving: Review your beneficiary lists

As you prepare for tax time and organize your finances, it's also a good time to evaluate your will and legacy.

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Tips on drawing up a will

It's difficult thinking about death and dying and about wills and estate planning, when you're young and starting a family or when you feel in perfectly good health. Here are some tips on how to write a will and create an estate plan.

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