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Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years
Occasional drink, decent income also key to happy old age, study finds

Workplace Health Programs Effective Interventions
Study shows help with diet, tobacco use boosted employees' overall fitness

Fatness Boosts Inflammation in Body
But regular exercise may condition cells to respond more efficiently, study says

Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics’ Liver Fat
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors
Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Eating Less May Slow Aging Process
Cutting just 300 calories a day slows metabolism, tissue failure, study says

Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise

Fitness a Key Element in Determining Male Diabetic’s Longevity
7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight

Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
Key difference appears to be how their bodies react to protein, study says.

School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls’ Weight Gain
Those who self-reported low esteem most likely to add pounds over 2-year span, study finds