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Aging Strong
While some see middle age and beyond as a period of inevitable decline, the truth is more complicated. Getting older can be a chance for discovery and reinvention. It can be an opportunity for sustained excellence or the pursuit of entirely new passions.
Read on to explore how different people, from athletes to entrepreneurs, have faced the challenges of aging. Plus, learn the habits that can help you age strong too.
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There are many myths and misconceptions about aging in our culture. Here are some of the most misunderstood ideas about getting older and the truth behind them.
BY Eric reed
5 of the biggest aging myths
Inspiring athletes share their longevity journeys and what factors they attribute to their ability to stay in the game longer than their peers.
BY Eric Reed
Age-defying athletes share their secrets
People age according to distinct pathways. Understanding those pathways can help us understand what happens as our bodies age and what we can do about it.
BY Eric Reed
The four types of aging
Use these lessons about what and how we eat from research and “Blue Zones,” longevity hotspots around the world.
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The science of food and aging
Staying mentally sharp equates to successful aging just as much as staying physically able does. Here’s how you can help keep your brain happy.
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Aging positively: Psychology’s connection to aging
Not only do lower income brackets have lower life expectancy—they also tend to face more health issues. What’s wrong with this system, and how we can address it?
by Eric Reed
The vitality disparity
Resilience | An Interview with Joan Benoit Samuelson
Podcast
Disparities in care:
Is breast cancer treatment black and white?
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5 of the biggest aging myths
Running resilient: A look into the longtime career of Joan Benoit Samuelson
No one better exemplifies a life of vitality. At 63, Samuelson continues to embody the competitive spirit of an athlete.
There are many myths and misconceptions about aging in our culture. Here are some of the most misunderstood ideas about getting older and the truth behind them.
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Age who? Meet entrepreneurs, postgraduate students, travelers, and explorers who are crushing stereotypes and achieving their dreams.
BY Eric reed
For these adventurers, age really is just a number