Condition Spotlight
Aging is inevitable, but healthy aging is a goal we should all shoot for. The key to longevity is to live a long like and being able to actively be involved in daily activities. There are a number of ways you can incorporate these objectives into your everyday life.
Being physically active, mentally aware and socially adapt are all important in living a long healthy life. We provide tips on diet, exercise, mind-body tools and more to help you live a healthy life.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is a journey filled with both compassion and love as well as emotional, physical, and psychological challenges. While caregivers play an essential role in ensuring the well-being Read More
The last months of someone’s life should be comfortable, stress-free, and filled with quality care. Unfortunately, many hospices across the globe find it challenging to consistently provide this level of comfort and quality due to Read More
The effects of aging become more noticeable with each passing year, especially after forty. Shifts in strength, flexibility, metabolism, and endurance can influence comfort, mobility, and overall health. While aging is a natural process, incorporating Read More
Spider veins are a common issue that affect up to 50 percent of women and 40 percent of men in their lifetime. While these vein issues do not cause or pose any serious health issues, Read More
Patients often seek audiological care as treatment for existing hearing loss problems. Preventative audiology, however, can help patients maintain the health of their hearing and avoid losing hearing function in the future. The National Institute Read More
Did you know that gardening can reduce the risk of dementia by 36% among seniors? Not to mention, it offers a plethora of other physical, mental, and emotional benefits that can improve their quality of Read More
It’s no secret that a dog makes life so much better. From the day we bring them into our homes, dogs shower us with unconditional love and companionship. But what if I told you your Read More
Many of us work diligently to protect our cognitive and bone health as we age. But another critical aspect of wellness that many overlook is age-related muscle loss, or sarcopenia, a silent progression that can Read More
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, one in six people worldwide will be 60 or older, and the global population in this age range will have grown from 1 billion in 2020 Read More
Researchers have identified a clear trend across history, cultures, and the globe: women live longer than men. But why? According to a large-scale review by Dr. Steven Austad and Dr. Kathleen Fischer from the University Read More
Aging is associated with changes in dynamic biological, physiological, environmental, psychological, behavioral, and social processes. Some age-related changes are benign, such as graying hair. Others result in declines in function of the senses and activities of daily life and increased susceptibility to and frequency of disease, frailty, or disability. In fact, advancing age is the major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases in humans.
Studies from the basic biology of aging using laboratory animals — and now extended to human populations — have led to the emergence of theories to explain the process. While there is no single “key” to explain aging, these studies have demonstrated that the rate of aging can be slowed, suggesting that targeting aging will coincidentally slow the appearance and/or reduce the burden of numerous diseases and increase healthspan (the portion of life spent in good health).
To develop new interventions for the prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of aging-related diseases, disorders, and disabilities, we must first understand their causes and the factors that place people at increased risk for their initiation and progression. Researchers are engaged in basic science at all levels of analysis, from molecular to social, to understand the processes of aging and the factors that determine who ages “well” and who is susceptible to age-related disease and disability. Research is also ongoing to identify the interactions among genetic, environmental, lifestyle, behavioral, and social factors and their influence on the initiation and progression of age-related diseases and degenerative conditions.
