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The Habits That Can Help You Live Longer

A conversation with Longevity Innovator and Nobel winner Elizabeth Blackburn

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

Practicing Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls

This podcast discusses how Tai Chi improves balance and health

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

How to Find Your Motivation for Better Health

Your personal priorities and preferences determine how you'll make real change

NOVEMBER 6, 2018 | By Kelly K. James

Stand Up to ‘Sitting Disease’

Sitting Disease

Adding movement to your day can boost your health and prevent disease

NOVEMBER 5, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

Regaining Strength After 50 Effectively

Regain Strength

Do it the right way, and reap the benefits of getting stronger

NOVEMBER 2, 2018 | By Rashelle Brown

Studies Show It’s Never Too Late to Improve Your Health

Improve Your Health

Emerging drug therapies show promise for improving health in later years

OCTOBER 30, 2018 | By Steven N. Austad

Get Out and Enjoy Our National Parks

This podcast discusses how older adults can safely enjoy outdoor activities

OCTOBER 26, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Making Disease Prevention a Higher National Priority

Disease Prevention

A conversation with former Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Older Adults

Why people in their 70s, 80s and beyond might want to meditate

OCTOBER 16, 2018 | By Sally Abrahms

Listen: A Podcast Episode to Help Older Adults Exercise

Learn about the Go4Life program which offers ways to try all types of exercise

OCTOBER 5, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

What Is the Effect of Exercise on the Brain?

This podcast will discuss the link between fitness and cognition

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Lower Back Pain? Try Strengthening Your Core

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Try these 4 exercises to fortify important muscles

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 | By Rashelle Brown

Fighting Ageism on a Hiking Trail

At Great Basin National Park, a couple discovers possibilities are as important as goals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Donna Trump

Can a Person With Dementia Consent to Sex?

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Families and care facilities are struggling to devise guidelines

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 | By Ginny Greene

Easy Ways to Increase Your Activity Level in Everyday Life

This podcast discusses the Go4Life initiative and gives helpful suggestions

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

8 Fun Things You and Your Dog Can Do Together

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Think outside the dog park — there are more ways to enjoy the company of your pooch

AUGUST 30, 2018 | By Debbie Swanson

At 60, Visions of Another Mississippi River Quest

Mississippi River

A paddler reflects on past record-breaking attempts while contemplating another try

AUGUST 27, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The 7 Benefits of Dancing at Any Age

Dances for a Variable Population offers the joy of dance to older adults

AUGUST 21, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

These Aren’t Your Parents’ Old Stationary Bikes

Stationary Bike

New smart technology fitness trainers take the tedium out of exercise

AUGUST 20, 2018 | By Jonathan Takiff

6 Beliefs That Sabotage Your Health

Think that health advice applies to everyone but you? It's time to reconsider.

AUGUST 16, 2018 | By Linda Melone, CSCS

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