If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the […]
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Some Alzheimer’s biomarkers differ by race, NIA-funded study finds—An NIA-supported study finding racial differences in some Alzheimer’s biomarkers suggests the disease may develop differently in African Americans compared to whites. Blood-brain barrier test may
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The National Institute on Aging (NIA), supports a widening range of research studies in people to find answers about how to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia – from drug development, to lifestyle and caregiving interventions, and more. Check out the full list of all ongoing Alzheimer’s and dementia trials currently being funded by NIA.
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Tips for starting to exercise after a break Haven’t been exercising regularly in a while? Don’t be too hard on yourself! Try to get back into a routine. Start at a comfortable level—you can always build up! Visit Go4Life for more tips on starting to exercise again after a break. Go4Life is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of
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Hearing loss is a common problem for older adults. About one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss. Here are seven tips on how to cope: If you notice signs of hearing loss, seek professional advice. Let people know you have a hearing problem. Ask people to face you and
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 2:00-3:00pm ET (1-2pm CT, 11am-12pm PT) From home-delivered meals to cleaning and legal assistance, reliable and timely home- and community-based services are critical to supporting older adults living in the community and their caregivers, particularly during care transitions. Join the Center for Health and Social Care Integration (CHaSCI) for a webinar
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Keep your heart healthy as you get older by: Being more physically active. Talk with your doctor about the type of activities that would be best for you. Move every day, even just for 10 minutes at a time (or less!). Start by doing activities you enjoy—brisk walking, dancing, bowling, bicycling, or gardening. Get more ideas on how
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People with Alzheimer’s disease may take medicines to treat the disease itself, mood or behavior changes, and other medical conditions. Caregivers can ensure that medicines are taken safely and correctly. Here are some tips to help you manage medications for someone with Alzheimer’s disease: Make a complete list of medications. The list should show the name of
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Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute on Aging at NIH: Drug combo removes senescent cells, restores cell growth in obese mouse model—The senolytic drug combination of dasatinib and quercetin cleared senescent cells from obese mice in a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic
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