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Breathe New Life into Your Backyard Pool
Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.

The Health Benefits of Swimming
There are those who extol the virtues of a runner's high, the intensity of weight lifting and the teamwork basketball inspires, but not everyone can participate in such high-impact exercise. The health benefits of swimming, however, can be experienced by nearly anyone no matter what their age or health condition.

The Key to Healthy Aging for Men
Men are living longer and looking to improve and prolong their health and happiness with preventive steps to achieve a higher quality of life. And with notions of age changing rapidly, the best way to stay healthy is to focus on the whole body.

A Safe and Simple Solution for Vertigo
Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.

The Key to Keeping Your Mind and Body Young
Sore muscles, joint pain and mental slowdowns might seem inevitable as you grow older. But what if degeneration wasn't a part of the aging process? Staying active is key for a healthy lifestyle, but what else can you do for your body as it ages?

Why Seniors Need More Natural Light
As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices
Caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help. Here are some tips on how to deal with the big issues.