Healthy retirement
The latest research and best advice to help you stay healthy and enjoy your next chapter in life
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Skin protection pays off as you age
Taking preventative measures against skin cancer increases your odds of longevity and good health in your later years
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How skin cancers develop and how you can avoid them
If you haven't started taking preventative measures to reduce your risk of skin cancer, now is the time. Dr. David Agus spoke with CBSN about the best way to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
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Food for thought: You are what you eat
Dr. Jeffrey Morrison breaks down metabolic needs for a diet to boost your long-term health
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Diet has big impact on healthy aging
Healthy eating is an essential step towards living a long and active life. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, a physician and nutritionist at the Morrison Center in New York City, spoke to CBSN about the importance of a balanced diet as you age.
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What you should know about retiring in a foreign country
Venturing abroad for retirement can offer major benefits -- if you've thought things through.
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Making retirement funds last longer
Life expectancy in the U.S. continues to rise. How do you ensure you save enough money to last your entire retirement? CBS News senior business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN with tips for stretching your savings.
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Planning for a longer retirement
With longevity increasing and uncertainty over retirement benefits, how should young people plan to save?
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How do you retire young?
If you aren't making millions, is it possible to retire early from your day job?
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Meditation helps retiree find her "encore"
Studies have shown mindfulness meditation may boost brain health, and it helps some ease the transition to retirement
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Love and sex later in life: "It doesn't get old"
As you get older, romantic love and physical affection have benefits for both mind and body
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Same-day hip replacements get patients back on their feet
Some patients can be in and out of the hospital faster than ever, but it may not be the right option for everyone
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Best foods to protect your aging brain
There's growing evidence that what you eat can affect your risk of Alzheimer's disease
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60-year-old is living proof: "Fitness has no age"
A New York City fitness instructor reveals the secret to keeping her mind and body strong
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The 5 best and worst states in which to grow old
Everyone wants to age gracefully, but some states treat seniors better than others
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80-year-old volleyball player serves up passion for the game
Volleyball is a serious sport on the beaches of Southern California, and there's one player who truly stands out
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This vitamin could help protect against cataracts
Researchers say it matters which way you get your vitamins
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Exercise may slow down the brain's aging by 10 years
Moderate physical activity can help keep seniors' minds sharp, researchers say
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Sex linked to better brain power in older age
Study finds older adults with more active sex lives may see benefits in memory and thinking skills
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Couch potatoes may have smaller brains later in life
A new study suggests poor physical fitness in middle age may be bad news for your brain
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Americans need more exercise to prevent heart disease, survey shows
Heart health is a big issue for many people, especially during Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country, killing someone every 84 seconds. Exercise is crucial for prevention, but a new Cleveland Clinic survey shows 40 percent of Americans are getting less than the recommended amount. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how to set realistic goals to lower your risk.
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How much exercise does your heart really need?
Many Americans don't know that someone with heart disease needs to exercise as much as everyone else
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100-year-old piano player credits music, martinis for long life
Irving Fields plays piano in NYC lounges, five nights a week; there is one thing he misses ...
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100-year-old piano player still tickling the ivory
He may be well past retirement age, but Irving Fields is still playing the piano at New York lounges, five nights a week. He doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. Jericka Duncan has more on the growing number of U.S. centenarians.
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More people are living past their 100th birthdays
Older Americans are living longer than ever, but is quality of life keeping up?
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What age should women stop getting mammograms?
While there's much debate over when women should begin breast cancer screening, experts say more research is needed to determine when women should stop
Highlights
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Food for thought: Ways to prepare your body for a healthy retirement
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Skin protection pays off as you age
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Planning for a longer retirement
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How do you retire young?
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Meditation helps retiree find her "encore"
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Love and sex later in life: "It doesn't get old"
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Same-day hip replacements get patients back on their feet
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60-year-old is living proof: "Fitness has no age"
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More Americans are living past their 100th birthdays
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Sex linked to better brain power in older age
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The key to living longer? It's all about what you eat
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Seniors learn "cane-fu" self-defense
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Worried about Alzheimer's? Ways to reduce your risk
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Living to 100: The challenges in extending human life
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Hidden health threats tripping up seniors
Healthy Lifestyle
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Best foods to protect your aging brain
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Exercise may slow down the brain's aging by 10 years
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Food choices that can help you live longer
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How much exercise does your heart really need?
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Coffee habits linked to memory, brain health in seniors
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The MIND diet: 10 foods that fight Alzheimer's (and 5 to avoid)
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The simple habit that can reduce men's risk of heart failure
Medical Advances
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Best foods to protect your aging brain
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This vitamin could help protect your eyes against cataracts
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Americans need more exercise to prevent heart disease, survey shows
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Sudden cardiac arrest may have warning signs after all
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Will 100 be the new 60? Biotech startup Human Longevity thinks so
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Is there a link between sleeping pills and Alzheimer's disease?
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Do women over 75 still need mammograms?
