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Feeling tired? 8 tips for better sleep

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Sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity

Sleep. We all need it. But few of us consistently sleep as long — or as restfully — as we should for optimum health.

In this infographic, learn eight tips to get your eight hours of sleep each night and six bedtime snacks that contain the right combination of proteins and carbohydrates to get you ready for bed tonight.

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Feeling Tired? 8 Tips For Better Sleep

In this infographic, learn eight tips to sleep better.

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5 health risks for baby boomers

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These chronic diseases are among the top causes of death and disability in Boomers.

Chronic health conditions for adults 50 to 60 years of age

Baby Boomers are the 76 million people born between 1946 and 1964, in the relative calm and prosperity following World War II.

Despite their optimistic outlook and general affluence, Baby Boomers face unprecedented health challenges. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 60 percent of adults age 50 to 64 suffer from one or more chronic health conditions. These chronic diseases are among the top causes of death and disability in Boomers.

> Generation X: 5 Health Risks You Need to Know About (Infographic)

 

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Skin smarts: how to take care of your skin as you age

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No sunscreen protects you completely

Your skin. We often call it (affectionately, of course) your birthday suit. It’s your body’s largest organ, weighing in at roughly eight pounds and covering about 22 square feet. 

Many skin changes are just a normal part of the aging process. However, others can signal health problems. It pays to know what is normal and what is not.

Learn what you can do to protect your skin as you age--be kind, be gentle and be aware.

 

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Skin Smarts: How to Take Care of Your Skin as You Age

Learn what you can do to protect your skin as you age--be kind, be gentle and be aware.

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Generation X: 5 health risks you need to know about

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Health risks for America's "sandwich generation" of 1965-1980

If this description resonates with you, you may be a member of Generation X, also known as “America’s neglected middle child,” the boomerang generation and the sandwich genera­tion. Generation X adults were born between 1965 and 1980, after the infamous Baby Boomers and before Millennials, the largest generation in history.

Your late 30s and 40s are a time of transition. Some of the indicators of heart health — such as blood pressure, waist­line and cholesterol — may begin to creep upward, putting you on notice that you cannot take your heart health for grant­ed. You’ll also start noticing normal signs of aging, including graying hair, thinning skin and even your first few wrinkles.

> Generation X: 5 Health Risks You Need to Know About (Infographic)

 

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Health risks for America's "sandwich generation" of 1965-1980.

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