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When Popeye declared, "Im strong to the finish, cause I eats me spinach!" he probably had no idea why spinach had such powers. Well, it turns out that in addition to providing around 30% of your daily value for vitamin C, 12% of B6, 8% of iron and 6% of calcium in 3.5 ounces, its dishing up 6% of the magnesium your body needs. That mineral helps your muscles, nerves, bones, and heart function smoothly and protects you from vitamin D deficiency. And now it turns out its also important f...

Q: I went on a keto diet for a month and lost about 10 pounds. Now I wonder if I should just stick with some version of it. Is it healthier than other ways of eating? —Freddie B., Largo, Florida A: It's estimated that 12.9 million Americans follow the keto diet every year—that's a

Q: I gave birth with a C-section recently and have heard that when a baby doesn't pass through the vaginal canal, it is deprived of essential microbes that build a healthy gut. If that's true, how can I make up for that so my child is as healthy as possible? —Donna R., Richmond, Virginia

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Q: I'm 82 and could benefit from a hip replacement, but a lot of folks, including some of my doctors, say it's too risky at my age. I would really like to be able to walk without pain. How do I figure out what's smart to do—or not do? —Gerald F., Cleveland A: So

Taking the anxiety out of treating anxiety disorders

We’re now living decades longer than we were a few generations ago, and experts say it’s possible to thrive and flourish in those later years if we take steps now.

Bob Butler, the founding director of the National Institute on Aging, once declared, "If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation." Now, almost 50 years later, scientists have discovered that its powerful medicine in the battle against cancer -- even in its late stages.

New Years resolutions can be daunting tasks, but the right information can help you navigate whatever it takes to become a better you.

Q: I read a report that says neither exercise nor mindfulness has cognitive benefits as you get older. Is this true? —Joey T., Boston A: I'm glad you asked about that study recently published in JAMA. Researchers tracked four groups of 65- to 84-year-olds who had some concerns about their cognitive abilities for 18