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Double the intake of fruits and veggies to prevent disease
The slogan "Five a Day" reminds everyone to eat five servings, or portions, each day of fruit and vegetables because these foods provide important nutrients.
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In their sixties, too much sedentary time
The health disadvantages of too much sedentary time have been documented in multiple studies, with many more appearing in recent years.
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For women, exercise lifts quality of life
As women age and move through the physical changes of menopause, they may experience weight gain, difficulty sleeping, mood changes and sleep difficulties (Menopause Society).
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![How do older adults define successful aging?-5956 How do older adults define successful aging?-5956](/images/listing_research.jpg)
How do older adults define successful aging?
Successful aging has been described in a variety of ways by gerontologists and other professionals.
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Life review can relieve depression
A meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials that related participation in life review interventions to the quality of life among older adults was conducted.
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Boomers worry about affording retirement living
Answering questions on a survey sent to 1,000 people 55 years and older in the United States, about one-third (30%) said they were anxious at least once a month about being able to afford the place where they lived.
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