Stretching can improve your flexibility and help you move more freely. Flexibility exercises may also make it easier for you to reach down to tie your shoes or look over your shoulder when you back your car out of the…
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High-Tech Tools for Healthier Aging
Beyond smart phones: Applying sensors and devices for healthier aging Yuan Luo, Program Director, and Erika Tarver, Program Analyst, Division of Neuroscience As older adults become more comfortable with using mobile phones, smart watches and fitness trackers, NIA-supported researchers are…
Protein, Carbs, and Fats: What You Need to Know
All food contains nutrients your body can use to function. Understanding these nutrients can help you plan a healthier diet. Proteins—Proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues and help you fight infection. Your…
Make Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow!
Lifestyle choices you make today can lead to a healthier future. Check out this infographic to learn how eating and a healthy diet can help control or delay age-related health problems. For more on ways to stay active throughout the…
What Do We Know About Diet and Alzheimer’s disease?
Many studies suggest that what we eat affects the brain’s ability to think and remember. But what do we really know about diet and Alzheimer’s disease?Unlike other risk factors for Alzheimer’s that we can’t change, such as age and genetics,…
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HIV/AIDS in Older People
A growing number of older people are living with HIV/AIDS. One reason is because improved treatments are helping people with the disease live longer. Nearly half of people living with HIV in the United States are age 50 and older.…
How to Deal with Dry and Itchy Skin this Winter
Many older people suffer from dry spots on their skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms. Dry skin patches feel rough and scaly. There are many possible reasons for dry skin, such as not drinking enough liquids, being…
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Menopause?
Women may experience a variety of signs or symptoms of menopause. Here are the most common changes women might notice at this stage in life: Change in your period. This might be what you notice first. Your periods may no…
How a Positive State of Mind Can Lead to a Healthier You
“Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama What is Happiness? What is happiness? Happy, being in a state of happiness means different things to different people. If asked, some would say that happiness is associated with satisfaction…
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Does a Purpose-Driven Life Promote Positive Aging?
“The two most import days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain What is Purposeful Living? We have all asked the eternal question: what is the key to…
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