About.com Health: September is Healthy Aging Month

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Health From Dawn Stacey, your About.com Health Editor Healthy Aging Month is observed every September "because there's lots of living left to do..." This movement was created to bring national attention to the positive aspects of aging. Though growing older is something many of us would rather not happen, Healthy Aging Month reminds us to take this time to celebrate our passion for life. Who knows? You can even use this time to reinvent yourself! Understanding the Aging Process When we think about our bodies growing older, most of us point to the more visible changes that we see. Although it is one of the few experiences that all humans have in common, aging is actually one of nature's least understood processes. Think Positive, Live Longer How Chocolate Can Help You Live Longer Top Questions about Aging Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Brain Fitness See More About:  theories of aging  how we age  how body systems age Turning 40 So when does one start to become more aware of the aging process? Given that so many people seem to dread the "big 4-0," perhaps this is the age when we begin to realize that we're not getting any younger! Can Women Use Hormonal Contraception After Age 40? Prevent Running Injuries After 40 Male Menopause - Fact or Fiction? Contact Lenses for People Over 40 Cancer Screening Tests for Women See More About:  aging and your body  lifestyle change  live longer Let's Get Physical One of the objectives of Healthy Aging Month is to encourage individuals to take personal responsibility for their health. One important way that we can help combat the effects of aging is through exercise. Remaining physically fit can help improve your health, independence, and can offer you a better quality of life as you age. Is Exercise the Elixir of Youth? Exercise and Live Better as You Age How Much Exercise is Enough Over Age 65? Yoga for Seniors Maintaining Fitness for Aging Athletes See More About:  workouts for seniors  exercise for beginners  Aging Challenges As we age, we may need to pay attention to issues or concerns that may have gone unnoticed in our earlier years. Though older generations encourage us that "the best is yet to come," it may be time to give some consideration to matters other than gray hairs or under-eye wrinkles. How Aging May Change our Sexual Bodies Alcohol and Aging Am I Done Making Babies? Dealing With Low Testosterone Levels Can Alzheimer's Disease Really Be Prevented? See More About:  healthy aging  aging problems  dementia Health Ads Health Questions Obesity Health Body Health Health Aging Eye Health Featured Articles Why Do We Need Fewer Calories Per Day As We Age? Erectile Dysfunction Medication Errors: Are You At Risk? Over-40 Mother Shares Her Egg Donation IVF Story Osteoarthritis Premature Aging and Smoking   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement