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Growing older gracefully and healthfully can be within your grasp. Healthy living and preventative medicine, along with the medical advancements of the last several years have increased our life expectancy significantly. In fact, average life expectancy in the year 2000 was 77 years of age, compared to 45.3 years of age in the year 1900! By living an active and healthy lifestyle, and making wise healthcare decisions, we've nearly doubled our lifespan!
For additional resources, please visit: http://www.seniorhealthabout.com/, http://www.health.nih.gov/
Men's health concerns, while often specific to their gender, can also have some common characteristics with issues faced by women. Their health issues can include hypertension, heart disease, fitness and nutrition, hair loss, emotional health, aging and prostate health.
Some websites specifically designed to assist you with issues are Harvard Health Publications at http://www.health.harvard.edu/Mens_Health/ and http://www.medicinenet.com/
As parents and caregivers, the most important journey you'll ever take is raising a healthy child. Beginning with choosing a pediatrician and ending with walking them to their college dormitory (though we're aware it doesn't end there!) being well informed will prepare you with knowledge to navigate the most precious of times.
To begin, visit the American Association of Pediatrics at http://www.aap.org/
As with all others, women face some particularly important issues. Ranging from reproductive and breast health to fitness, osteoporosis, heart disease, menopause and much more, being informed can help you to make important choices.
Our demanding schedules allow us very little time to take good care of ourselves, but paying attention to our bodies and minds is essential. If you are the 'engine' that keeps your household or office running smoothly, you'll surely need some regular maintenance to keep on track.
For guidelines and tips to staying healthy and fit, speak with your healthcare provider and visit http://www.womenshealthabout.com/
Adolescents face some issues that we've all survived ourselves, but ones that can be particularly challenging. From peer pressure to growing pains and eating disorders to mood swings, the teenage years can require some additional support. Find the information you need:
American Association of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/ or http://www.teenhealth.org/
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