After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
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A rigorous, short-term diet and exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, says the American Heart Association. A study of obese men found those who consumed a diet high in whole grains, vegetables and fruit and who took a daily walk for 45 to 60 minutes lowered their blood pressure.
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