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Best & Worst States for Older Adults' Well-Being: The Full List
By Live Science Staff published
A new poll surveyed older Americans on several aspects of well-being.

Golden Years: Americans Get Happier in Older Age
By Rachael Rettner published
There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll.

Why Your Balance Gets Worse After 40
By Rachael Rettner published
The system in your body that helps you keep your balance goes downhill after age 40, a new study finds.

Why Your Problem-Solving Skills May Sharpen with Age
By Stephanie Bucklin published
You may get better at creative problem solving as you age, new research suggests.

Why Tall Women Should Eat Their Vegetables
By Sara G. Miller published
Taller women are more likely to have physical or mental health problems by the time they reach their mid-70s than their shorter counterparts, a new study finds.

Aging Bonobos Become Farsighted, Just Like Humans
By Mindy Weisberger published
Much as people adopt reading glasses as they grow older, aging bonobos also show signs of developing difficulty in seeing close-up.

Prescription Testosterone Gets New Warning
By Rachael Rettner published
The labels on prescription testosterone will now carry a new warning about the serious health risks that have been linked with abuse of these products.

Humans May Have Reached Maximum Life Span
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
New data strongly suggest that the maximum duration of life is limited, and may have already been reached, researchers say.
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