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HEART HEALTH YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM As you age, your heart rate becomes slightly slower and your heart might become bigger. Your blood vessels and your arteries also become stiffer, causing your heart to work harder to pump blood through them. This can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart related problems. HOW DO YOU PROMOTE …

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Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) is common with aging. Medical conditions, such as diabetes, might contribute to incontinence—as can menopause, for women, and as enlarged prostate, for men. TO PROMOTE BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT HEALTH Go to the bathroom regularly. Consider urinating on a regular schedule, such as every hour. Slowly, extend the amount …

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