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.
Transitioning to dentures is an emotionally and physically tough experience, filled with challenges beyond just the physical changes. Many new denture wearers find themselves grappling with a range of feelings, from anxiety to sadness, as Read More
When facing a terminal illness, the focus often shifts from curing the disease to enhancing the quality of life. This is where hospice care steps in, offering comprehensive support for patients and their families. Understanding Read More
Although you may have never had any problems with your foot and ankle, it is important for you to begin taking good care of them as you age. A lot of serious health issues, such Read More
Exercise isn’t always easy. We all know how hard it can be starting something new, getting back into exercise after a long break or injury, or working out when you are overweight, unfit, or otherwise Read More
Muscle weakness affects approximately 10% of U.S. adults over age 50–and up to 50% of those over 80. It’s a primary symptom of sarcopenia, a condition that can dramatically affect your mobility and independence. But Read More
Living a healthy lifestyle is increasingly vital as you age. However, maintaining your physical and mental well-being can be challenging when you’re doing it alone. Retirement communities are a vibrant resource to encourage a healthier Read More
As you come to care for the senior members of your family, helping them to stay fit and healthy doesn’t mean they have to lose their independence! In fact, helping your loved one maintain their Read More
Dementia has been on the rise in recent years, with approximately 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as of 2024. Even more disturbing is the fact that experts project this Read More
Your cells have expiration dates, which means your body does as well. And when your body is under attack (from holiday stress by the extra spending, hectic schedules, visiting relatives, and not-so-healthy food choices) it Read More
Our bodies are never static. From the moment we’re born, we grow and change in hundreds of ways throughout our lives. Because of this, the fuel that our bodies require also changes. Understanding these changes 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.
