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Many homes harbor dust, fumes, germs, and other irritants that aggravate COPD symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

Our average life expectancy increased by about one month from 2009 to 2010. In 2010, the average life expectancy rose to 78.7 years, which is up from 78.6 years in 2009. These are some of the findings from a new report by the CDC on death rates in the U.S. in 2010.

Here are common myths that stop older people from exercising -- along with expert advice on why you need to start working out.

Older men who walk at least 3 miles an hour need not fear the Reaper. They stay ahead of him and tend to outlive guys who move along at a slower pace, new research reveals.

Yes the job seems to turn them gray and age them before our eyes, but a new study shows that being president of the United States may not actually shorten a man's life. In fact, those holding the highest elected office in the land tend to live longer than other men who were the same age when they first took office.

It may be called "men"-opause, but it’s a time of life that only belongs to women. Male menopause, well, that may be a myth, according to some experts.

The more often older people have sex, the more likely they are to be happy with life and enjoy a good marriage, a small study shows.

The more often older people have sex, the more likely they are to be happy with life and enjoy a good marriage, a small study shows.