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Former "60 Minutes" host Andy Rooney once said, "It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone." Well, a new study may make you feel that getting old is a great reward for a long, healthy life.
Q: Both my parents sort of lost it in their late 70s. What can I do (I am 38) to make sure I stay sharp as I get older? -- Steve R., Cicero, Illinois
Baghdad, Iraq, was home to the first-known general hospital in 805 A.D. By the 900s, the city had five more. Some were open to all, whether male or female, civilian or military, child or adult, rich or poor, Muslim or non-Muslim. Today in the U.S., there are 6,093 hospitals with 920,531 beds. And while the care can be exceptional, it's still better to make choices that keep you out of them.
Q: My doctor is trying to get me to stop using -- and drinking -- artificial sweeteners. But I think they are great calorie-cutters. What do you think? -- Virginia R., Urbana, Illinois
Q: There's so much going on with new medical treatments, but are they actually making a difference in my health today? -- Gregory Y., Columbus, Ohio