Doctor Shares Tips For Living Healthy In Your 50s

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A brain-scanning MRI machine at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
In this Nov. 26, 2014 photo, a brain-scanning MRI machine at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. Keith Srakocic/AP Photo

Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for people in their 50s, according to the CDC. A family physician shares what we can do to protect ourselves, how to manage chronic diseases that become more challenging as we age, and steps to take to stay healthy during this decade.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Keegan Kyle Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Sabina Singh Guest