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In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain. Much of the research on the pot ...

The results showed that people who regularly exercised—at least 20 minutes per session, twice per week—were much less likely ...

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Actor and comedian Amy Sedaris, known for her role in "Strangers With Candy," shares her approach to healthy aging and ...

A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing.

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