
Sudden Health Problems After 50
1.Heart Attack This is the big one: 735,000 people have one every year. A 50-year-old man has a 1 in 2 chance of getting
1.Heart Attack This is the big one: 735,000 people have one every year. A 50-year-old man has a 1 in 2 chance of getting
1.High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood vessels get less flexible, and that puts pressure on the system that carries blood through your
1.Create a Schedule When you care for someone at home, days can feel long and unfocused. Give them structure by making a schedule. Set
1.Fill Your Empty Nest If your kids have moved out and your home feels empty, think about adopting a pet. People with cats and
1.Choose Evening Snacks Wisely An oatmeal raisin cookie and a glass of milk can help you fall asleep. That’s because this snack includes complex
1.Cancer: $225.8 Billion More than 15 million Americans have some form of cancer. But cancer death rates have been falling for more than 10
1. Power Down The soft blue glow from a cell phone, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table may hurt your sleep. Turn
1.Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should.
1.Belly Position: Freefall About 7% of the population sleeps this way. You lie on your belly with your arms around a pillow and your
1.Newborns and Infants They spend most of their time — about 70% — asleep. Experts think all that shut-eye is what helps them learn
1.Heart Attack This is the big one: 735,000 people have one every year. A 50-year-old man has a 1 in 2 chance of getting
1.High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood vessels get less flexible, and that puts pressure on the system that carries blood through your
1.Create a Schedule When you care for someone at home, days can feel long and unfocused. Give them structure by making a schedule. Set
1.Fill Your Empty Nest If your kids have moved out and your home feels empty, think about adopting a pet. People with cats and
1.Choose Evening Snacks Wisely An oatmeal raisin cookie and a glass of milk can help you fall asleep. That’s because this snack includes complex
1.Cancer: $225.8 Billion More than 15 million Americans have some form of cancer. But cancer death rates have been falling for more than 10
1. Power Down The soft blue glow from a cell phone, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table may hurt your sleep. Turn
1.Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should.
1.Belly Position: Freefall About 7% of the population sleeps this way. You lie on your belly with your arms around a pillow and your
1.Newborns and Infants They spend most of their time — about 70% — asleep. Experts think all that shut-eye is what helps them learn