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December 1, 2011

Senior Health Center

Senior Exercise

Since muscle mass decreases as people age, it's important for older adults to exercise, since it keeps seniors strong, burns calories, maintains weight, improves flexibility, and builds balance and bone strength. Exercise helps cognitive function and improve mood in adults over 55 years of age.

Senior Health Pictures Slideshow

Watch this senior sex health slideshow on overcoming sexual problems as we age. Learn how to have a healthy and enjoyable sex life by overcoming obstacles such as certain diseases, conditions or medications that may change your body and affect your sex life.

Osteoporosis Quiz

What are the causes, symptoms, and risk factors of osteoporosis? Quiz yourself about vitamin deficiency, maintaining bone density, and preventing osteoporosis-related fractures.

Successful Aging

Learn about healthy aging and the role of the mind. Staying healthy - fit and active are the keys to successful aging.

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Senior Exercises

Watch this slideshow on senior exercise for healthy and successful aging. Learn what happens to our bodies as we age, the benefits of exercising, and tips on how to get started no matter how old you are.

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Senior Depression

Find out about depression in the elderly, including the types of treatment, medications, and risk factors (suicide attempts, other illnesses) for seniors.

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Senior Exercise

Senior Exercise Overview

George Burns (who lived to be 100) used to say, "If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!" It's tru...

A - Z List of Senior Health Topics

Alphabetized listing of articles related to Senior Health and Aging


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