Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA:
- Mental Health and Older Adults Facebook Live Q&A — Join the Mental Health and Older Adults Live Q&A on March 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET. This live event will feature experts from NIA, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- High blood pressure may lower or raise dementia risk among older adults depending on age — According to a recent NIA-supported study, high blood pressure in people more than 60 years old decreases the risk of dementia, but both lower and higher blood pressure are associated with decreased dementia risk in people older than 75.
- Blood test can predict presence of beta-amyloid in the brain, new study finds — A new blood test that predicts beta-amyloid plaques in the brain shows promise as a cost-effective, noninvasive alternative to brain imaging and spinal tap tests, an NIA-funded study finds.
- Dog Aging Project goal is to help both dogs and humans live longer, healthier lives — NIA-supported Dog Aging Project researchers want to understand how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence aging in both dogs and humans.
- Experts estimate future spending by Medicare for aducanumab treatment — An NIA-supported study estimated the possible cost to Medicare for aducanumab treatment.
- New mouse model enables broader exploration of senescent cells — NIA-supported scientists have created a mouse model to study the role of senescent cells in aging, bringing a powerful and versatile tool to the research community.
