After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Wellness
Fitness
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity
is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic
disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that
it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.
Outcome Improvement
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD.
Your Family
Women's Health
Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.
Health Tip of the Day
Donating Blood
Fewer than 5 percent of Americans who could donate blood actually do so each year, according to the American Association of Blood Banks. The average donor is a college-educated white male, between the ages of 30 and 50, who is married and has an above-average income. About 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed each day in the United States.