Lola Butcher

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To stay healthy in old age, research finds building muscles is key

Even for 60ish youngsters, researchers reaffirm that exercise is essential. But just walking won’t cut it. Break out the weights and go for strength training, too.

End-of-life conversations may be helpful to patients and families

Guided conversations with the terminally ill are popular with patients, families and doctors. But researchers are looking beneath the anecdotal appeal.