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What's the point of senior splash? Understanding Aquatic Fitness for Healthy Aging

While the term “senior splash” can refer to a popular water game played by high school students, its true significance for healthy aging points to the transformative benefits of water exercise for older adults. The right aquatic fitness program offers a low-impact way to boost strength, flexibility, and balance without putting excessive stress on the body.

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What happens to your body at the age of 70?

By age 75, almost 50% of people have disabling hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Aging. Understanding the myriad of shifts that can occur is crucial for anyone wondering, "What happens to your body at the age of 70?" and seeking to maintain a high quality of life.

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What are the characteristics of life during late adulthood?

By 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65, expanding the older population significantly in the U.S. and around the world. This demographic shift highlights the increasing importance of understanding **what are the characteristics of life during late adulthood**.

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What is the framework for productive aging?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population aged 65 and over is projected to grow significantly, highlighting the importance of positive aging models. Acknowledging this demographic shift, the framework for productive aging shifts the focus from simply living longer to actively contributing to society, community, and personal well-being.

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What does functional aging refer to? Understanding Your True Age

According to the World Health Organization, healthy aging is defined as the process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age. This focus on ability, rather than just years lived, is central to understanding what functional aging refers to.

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How do you determine your physiological age? An expert guide

While your chronological age is a fixed number, your physiological or biological age offers a more dynamic snapshot of your overall health and longevity potential. So, how do you determine your physiological age, and what can you do to influence it for the better?

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Will Living to 100 Become More Common? The Future of Longevity

The U.S. centenarian population is projected to quadruple over the next 30 years, a significant demographic shift that raises a crucial question: will living to 100 become more common? While the number of individuals reaching this milestone is rising, experts suggest the dynamics are complex, influenced by both past triumphs and future challenges in medical science and public health.

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