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  What is a typical degree of cognitive ability for a person in their 80s?

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  CNN — Concerns about age and mental fitness have been a recurring theme through the past two presidencies and are set to only mount in 2024 with two frontrunner candidates nearing or exceeding the age of 80. If re-elected in November, President Joe Biden would remain in the White House until he is …

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  7 Of The Best Fermented Foods For Good Gut Health

  VOGUE.COM - By Hannah Coates

  One key health message has been king on any wellness journey: Taking care of the gut–and the trillions of microorganisms that live in it—is essential for our health. Signs of an imbalanced environment in the gut span bloating, constipation, acid reflux, skin issues, and poor mental health. It’s …

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  Older Americans Are About to Lose a Lot of Weight

  The Atlantic - By Daniel Engber

  People over 65 make up a sizable portion of Americans on GLP-1 drugs. That might be trouble. Imagine an older man goes in to see his doctor. He’s 72 years old and moderately overweight: 5-foot-10, 190 pounds. His blood tests show high levels of triglycerides. Given his BMI—27.3—the man qualifies for …

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  Stay On Your Feet As You Age With These 7 Balance-Boosting Exercises

  

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  Preserve balance and reduce fall risk as you get older by engaging in just 7 simple daily exercises that challenge your stability and improve coordination. Stay steady on your feet for life!

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  Avoid Eating Too Much Cinnamon If You Take These Medications

  healthdigest.com - Erin Marie

  Derived from cinnamon tree bark, this flavorful spice takes two common forms: Ceylon cinnamon and cassia cinnamon. While Ceylon cinnamon -- or "true" …

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  Obesity Disrupts Mitochondria, And We May Have Figured Out How

  ScienceAlert - Russell McLendon

  Scientists have revealed in unprecedented detail how obesity affects mitochondria in mice, causing the cellular powerhouses to fragment into smaller …