Lifestyle

The World’s Oldest People Share Their Secrets

The World’s Oldest People Share Their Secrets

We’d all like to live longer, happier lives. But how do you make it to 100 or even 110 years old? These super-centenarians reveal the lifestyle habits that helped them reach their impressive birthday milestones. Brain Teasers and Wine Alida Victoria Grubba Rudge, a native of Brazil, lived to the …

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Mental Health Warning Signs in Seniors

Mental Health Warning Signs in Seniors

According to the World Health Organization, about 15 percent of adults over the age of 60 suffer from some form of mental illness. All too often, however, their changes in mood and behavior are dismissed out of hand or chalked up to the aging process. As we care for elderly …

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A Happier Outlook Can Help Fight Memory Loss

A Happier Outlook Can Help Fight Memory Loss

Better mood, better memory? It sounds so simple, and yet researchers have found that it’s true. A recent study in Cognition & Emotion claims that seniors aged 63-85 who were given a gift and thank-you card performed better on tests involving memory and decision making. Here’s how to boost your …

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