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Your Guide to Aches and Pains After 50

En español | Whether arthritis-related or exercise-induced, we’ve got expert advice on how to minimize the everyday aches and pains that become more common with age — plus, how to best treat them.

Navigating pain at 50-plus

1 in 5 Older Adults Use Cannabis

Many turn to THC to help with sleep, pain and other health issues

Do You Have a Pinched Nerve?

Symptoms, causes and treatments for the common condition

Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It

Arthritis is more common with age, but there are ways to keep the pain to a minimum

Do Injections for Knee Pain Work?

The shots are common, but results can vary

either different over the counter painkiller medicines

The 4 Most Common Pain Relievers and When to Use Them

Find the perfect OTC remedy for every ache

Got Back Pain? Try This

This easy, free remedy worked for hundreds

Don’t Start Aspirin Regimen to Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke After Turning 60

A new poll suggests many older adults may not be familiar with new guidelines

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10 OTC Medications That Become Risky With Age

Many popular pills can have surprising side effects

Pain Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Eye, chest, stomach and other pains that may indicate something serious

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Exercises for Low-Back Pain

Improve mobility and ease the aches

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The 7 Worst Habits for Your Joints

Everyday actions that can cause inflammation and pain

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