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Here are the preventive screenings you’ll probably have during your life broken down into… See more Preventive Health Steps with the Highest Return on InvestmentJune 16, 2023 When it comes to aging, we can’t always avoid major health issues. But even if our genetics set us up for type 2 diabetes, for example, there are plenty of steps we can take to reduce our risk. Which preventive steps provide the biggest return on our effort? Here’s where science suggests your… See more Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of DementiaMay 16, 2023 It’s true that genetics plays a significant role in determining your risk of developing dementia. In fact, studies show that people with a parent or sibling suffering the disease are more likely to develop the condition, with an increased risk of 30 to 40 percent. With Alzheimer’s disease – the… See more Understanding and Preventing Vascular DementiaMay 16, 2023 Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and, like Alzheimer’s, can cause decline in cognitive function, memory loss and difficulty performing complex tasks. While we currently have no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia is largely… See more How Social Connections Help UsBy Dr. Andrea KlemesMDVIPMay 11, 2023 Living longer and healthier isn’t always about exercise and healthy eating. While these things are important and account for a huge part of our health span - the period of our lives we live without chronic conditions and mobility issues -- there are other factors that play a big role too, including… See more The Connection Between Muscle and Biological AgeBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESApril 13, 2023 Is your doctor on your case to go to the gym? If yes, it’s because strength training helps prolong your life. In fact, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a review 16 studies of that found just 30 to 60 minutes a week of… See more What are 5 Ways to Live Longer and Increase Longevity?January 18, 2023 The average American will live into their late 70s. While medical experts expect life spans to increase in the coming years — possibly to more than 100 years of age — they’re increasingly worried about our health spans. Health span is the period of our lives we live without debilitating diseases… See more 7 Ways to Maintain Mobility & Stay Active as You AgeJanuary 11, 2023 Let’s face facts – as we age, most of us become increasingly less active. For some people, it’s a lack of energy, while for others, old injuries and wear and tear on our bodies causes pain. Many older adults are sedentary, spending nine to 13 hours a day sitting, according to research. If you are… See more 5 Tips for Managing Arthritis PainJanuary 11, 2023 Arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of the joints that can cause debilitating pain. There are many types of arthritis; however, two of the most common include rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). RA is an autoimmune disease and systemic condition in which the immune… See more How Nutrition Affects Our Life Span November 14, 2022 TRANSCRIPT What we eat profoundly influences how long and how well we live. 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