Healthy Aging

Lifestyle Changes That May Help Lower Your Risk for Dementia

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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Tip Sheet: Participating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age

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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Tips to Manage Forgetfulness

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.

Exercise: Beneficial to Your Brain, Body and Spirit

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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Are Latinos at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s?

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, …

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