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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The start of a new year is a great time to set a new fitness goal! Setting goals can help you establish a fitness routine, monitor your progress, and stay on track. Short-term goals are tasks that you can accomplish in the present or very near future. For example: Having the appropriate shoes and clothing
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As 2021 comes to a close, NIA invites you to explore some of the most popular health information topics from this past year: Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability — Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has
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As you age, you may need to get vaccinated to stay protected against certain serious illnesses.
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No more excuses! Get moving with these tips to overcome your exercise barriers.
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When preparing foods, follow these basic steps to keep yourself safe:
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Many older adults want to “age in place,” or stay in their own homes as they get older. These tips can help you age in place:
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How does aging change how you sleep? Sleep tends to be shorter and lighter and you may wake up more often during the night.
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What do we know about diet and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease? For #NationalNutritionMonth, take a look at what research suggests:
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Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to keep your heart healthy. Inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are active. The good news is that almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. This National Heart Month, commit to
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