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7 ways according to aarp.com on how to keep you teeth healthy.

1. Break a sweat
Exercise may lower the risk of gum disease, [...]

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For many Americans, bedtime is an eight hour treat that offers rest, comfort and rejuvenation. For others, it is a less beneficial experience.

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A dog may be more than just a best friend – research is showing the value of a pet as a means for treatment.

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Napping might just seem like something we do as we get older – our bodies grow increasingly tired and they just can’t stay awake like they used [...]

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Everyone wants to live to 100. While reading caring.com, I came across an article with 7 ways to improve your chances of living to 100.

1. Stop sitting around.

What the research shows: In the past year, several studies on the effects of sitting startled [...]

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In less than a decade, the cell phone has become an integral aspect of our every day lives. So much so, that people claim to be “lost” without them. Cell phones are becoming so advanced that they can do everything from searching for pizza restaurants within a 10-mile radius of your [...]

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According to a New York Times article, self-compassion is a new area of psychological research currently being [...]

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While reading caring.com, I came across this article about how irregular heart beat plus stroke may increase dementia risk.

People who suffer a stroke and also have an [...]

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How often have you heard a funny joke, only to later forget the punch line? If your memory for jokes and other important information isn’t as sharp as it used to be, stop doubting yourself and start quizzing yourself instead. While on AARP.com, I found an interesting article about new [...]

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Laughter Yoga. I never even knew it existed as a form of yoga until I came across this article on aarp.com. But it seems this movement is growing as a popular treatment for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

What started as a “laughter club” for research purposes in [...]