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Many people who are 80 years old can no longer climb a flight of stairs, lift 10 pounds, or even get out of a chair. They are frail because they stopped moving. If a muscle isn't used, it shrinks. So start a strength-training program and stick with it. ... View slideshow >>

Three hours of life can be gained for every hour spent exercising -- a good bargain, no? The timing of exercise is not so crucial. What is crucial is that it is done regularly -- not episodically, in extreme cold or heat, or in an initial burst. ... View slideshow >>

Again, that's four days a week <i>for the rest of your life</i>. Steady aerobic exercise, over months and years, produces dramatic improvements in your circulatory system and regulates chemistry throughout your body and brain. ... View slideshow >>

A recent study found that lab rats that lived in groups of 12 had more thickening of the cortex (hence, fitter brains) than rats that lived alone. Also, when the rats were cuddled by researchers -- instead of just being picked up by the tail -- the rats lived significantly longer. The conclusion? Staying socially active may help your mind perform at its best. So connect with friends and family... View slideshow >>