A Guided Tour Of Your Body

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:56:46 GMT

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Whether it’s an aching back, too many nightly trips to the bathroom or a middle that seems to get thicker each year, changes in our health are inevitable as we get older. But while doctors tell us to focus on the basics — eat right, exercise and keep cholesterol and blood pressure in check — is there more that we need to know about staying well as we age?

In this special section, you’ll be able to take a head-to-toe tour of the body and learn the best that science and medicine can offer for taking care of yourself. What can women do to lower their risk for breast cancer? What’s the best way to keep skin looking young? How do you care for muscles, bones and joints?

Whether it’s practical advice for keeping your brain active or relief for aching feet, you’ll find answers to pressing medical questions and gain insights into healthy aging.

You can also test your knowledge at the Well blog, nytimes.com/well.

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A Guided Tour Of Your Body