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Age No Longer the Best Mortality Predictor
Up until now the ‘medical model’ has depended upon the usual checklist of older adult illnesses to predict health and mortality. An important new study shows how we need to change our thinking about what is necessary to live a longer life. Learn all about it here!

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63793.asp

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