Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including your genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk of dementia. Consider incorporating these healthy behaviors into your lifestyle: Check out NIA’s infographic to learn more about reducing your …
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As you grow older, you may spend more time at home alone. Being lonely or socially isolated is not good for your overall health. If you find yourself spending a lot of time alone, try participating in activities you find meaningful — those that create a sense of purpose in your daily life. These can …
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Many people worry about becoming forgetful as they age. Mild forgetfulness, such as losing things from time to time or missing a monthly payment, can be a normal part of aging. Consider these techniques to help manage forgetfulness and changes in memory: Find more tips to help manage forgetfulness.
Many different factors influence healthy aging. Research in this area suggests that certain actions can help you manage your health, live as independently as possible, and maintain quality of life as you grow older. For example, try to: Find more steps you can take to promote healthy aging as you grow older.
AgeGuide is thrilled to announce the return of its Senior LifeStyle Expo live and in-person! The two-day event will take place August 23 & 24 at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, IL., from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attendees can expect to find loads of information from educational seminars, wellness screenings and technology demonstrations …
You are never too old to start exercising. Research shows that even people who start exercising in their 80’s and 90’s experience health benefits. A study published by the International Journal of Stroke found that people between the ages of 40 to 59 – who started a fitness routine – cut their risk of a deadly stroke …
Maintaining an active lifestyle with activities ranging from moderate to vigorous intensity, such as exercise, walking, and gardening can promote a variety of health benefits for older people. Talk to your healthcare provider about strategies to help you live your best life!
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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The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases for everyone with age. For Latinos—the fastest-growing group of older adults in the United States—some risk factors seem to matter more than for others. The National Institute on Aging supports studies to identify these risk factors—and use that information to improve Latinos’ odds against Alzheimer’s. Besides older age, …
