Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
Tai chi, a form of exercise that emphasizes slow, controlled movements, appears to help the immune system in older adults. Researchers at the University of California-Los Angeles found that older adults who regularly did tai chi had a better response to the shingles vaccine. About a third of people older than 60 will develop shingles, caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox in children.
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