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Many cancer screenings get phased out as people age. Why these guidelines are controversial.
Many cancer screenings for older adults stop based on a patient's life expectancy. But should they?
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Falling when you're elderly is dangerous. Here's how it affects the body.
Falls can be serious — and even deadly — in older adults.
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Some older adults are driving with cognitive impairments, new study shows. But experts say figuring out when they should stop is 'complicated.'
How safe is it for older adults experiencing cognitive decline to continue to drive? Here’s what experts say.
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Sex doesn't stop after 60: 'We can stay sexually zesty and vibrant'
Sex after 60 does have its challenges, but author Joan Price says it can also be “sizzling.”
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Why do you shrink when you get older? Experts explain
Your height can change with age and —it's no myth — you shrink over time. Experts explain why this happens.
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'He forgets to eat': What it's like to have a family member with dementia — and how to tell it apart from age-related memory loss
Is it age-related memory loss or dementia? Here’s how to distinguish the two, according to experts.
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Alzheimer's experts share what you need to know about the newly approved FDA treatment
For the first time in 20 years, the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's. Experts say it's a "huge" day for patients but warn that it's not a "silver bullet."
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