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L-carnitine Improves Health in Very Old
L-carnitine is a substance produced in your body. As you age, the amount in your blood decreases. Supplements of L-carnitine have been shown to improve quality of life in the very old. Research subjects who took L-carnitine improved in muscle mass, mental function and energy levels while decreasing in fat and fatigue.

Longevity To-Dos for Your 90s and Beyond
Sure, you're 90 or more, which means you've done great in the longevity game. But there's no need to let up yet. The world's oldest person, Jeanne Calment, lived to age 122. That means you could still have 25% of your life ahead of you. Make some changes, take control and do your best to feel great today and every day.

Health Risk Factors and Quality of Life
Smoking, Alcohol, Inactivity and Obesity all can reduce both life expectancy and overall quality of life. QALYs (quality adjusted life years) is a way researchers measure the impact of these risk factors on quality of life. Find out the impact of these behaviors on the number of healthy, disability-free years you have in your life.

Health Conditions, Symptoms and Driving Ability in Older Adults
Without the ability to drive, older adults begin to lose their independence. Researchers have long known that health conditions and driving problems are related.

Sex and Older Americans
There is little research into the sex lives of older people. As Viagra and other drugs become more and more popular, researchers have begun asking questions about sexual frequency, satisfaction and problems.

Melatonin and Aging
Melatonin is a hormone that helps your body to regulate sleep. There are people and so-called "anti-aging doctors" that claim melatonin supplementation can reverse the effects of aging. Find out what the research really says and what conditions melatonin may be helpful for.

Saw Palmetto for Enlarged Prostate
Saw palmetto is a supplement that is gaining in popularity to address prostate and aging issues. Some think that saw palmetto can prevent prostate cancer. The evidence only shows that saw palmetto can be effective for treating an enlarged prostate. Other uses of saw palmetto have not been verified.

Yohimbe and Male Impotence - Can Yohimbe Enhance Performance?
Yohimbe bark extract is a popular supplement for treating erectile dysfunction, impotence, and other sexual problems. Evidence about the effectiveness of these treatments is scarce. Read more about yohimbe, male sexual problems, and aging.

Healthy Lifestyle Adds 11 Years to Your Life
A study in the UK has become the basis of a nationwide program for healthy lifestyle change. The study showed that by not smoking, eating well and exercising, people could add 11 years on to their lives. These simple changes make all the difference.

Lifestyle Changes for the Middle Aged
Don't ever think it is too late to start your healthy lifestyle. Research shows that huge health benefits can be had no matter what age you start. Reduce your risk of heart disease and death by eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising more, keeping your weigh down and not smoking.

Compression of Morbidity - Reducing Age-Related Suffering
Compression of Morbidity is a term used to refer to the idea that suffering related to age can be compressed into a shorter time span through risk factor reduction and healthy lifestyles. Healthy aging's goal is to live as long and as disease-free as possible.

The Okinawans – Japanese Longevity and Healthy Aging
The Okinawans live longer than anyone else in the world. Not only that, they live healthier, more youthful lives even in old age. What are they doing right? A combination of healthy eating, exercise and a positive outlook on life has them aging well and living long. Learn more about the Okinawans.

Sex Tips for the Older Man
Sex changes as men age. Testosterone levels and other factors impact sexual performance. Through problem solving, medications and/or healthy living, men can protect their sexual health throughout their entire lives. This list will give you some tips and ideas for a long, healthy sex life.

Sex Tips for the Older Woman
Sex changes with age. By learning to make adjustments, women can assure a healthy sex life throughout their lives. Simple changes, tips and advice can help women stay sexually satisfied.

Changes in Men's Sex Life Due to Aging
New medications, attitudes and interest has changed the concept of sexuality in later life. Older people are now more open about the continued need for intimacy throughout life. Health conditions, the realities of aging and emotions can all stand in the way of an active sex life in later years. The good news is that many of these obstacles can be addressed with medications, behavior change approaches and other solutions.

Changes in Women's Sex Life Due to Aging
As women age, their bodies change. The most obvious change is menopause. As estrogen decreases with age, changes in the body can impact sexual function. Most of these changes can be addressed, and women can have an active sex life into their eighties, nineties and beyond.