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.
Shingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the body or face from nerve inflammation. There has been scientific speculation that Read More
The first genetic mutation that appears to protect against multiple aspects of biological aging in humans has been discovered in an extended family of Old Order Amish living in the vicinity of Berne, Indiana, report Read More
If the man in your life has reached the big 4-0, he may be his own worst enemy when it comes to health. It may be time for a Man Makeover. Sometimes men get so Read More
(Family Features) It’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch your parents age. Helping aging parents transition into the later years of their lives can be Read More
People who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active and less likely to have diabetes or obesity, according to a new paper published in the Endocrine Society’s Read More
Driving is possibly one of the most complex procedures humans engage in on a regular basis. Operating a motor vehicle involves a wide range of cognitive processes that require the ability to judge distances, manage 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
Many of us like to start off our morning with a cup of coffee or tea. And now there may be good reasons for doing so. A study recently published in the journal PLOS Medicine reported Read More
When my father was in his eighties, he experienced ongoing numbness in his feet due to neuropathy. His legs stopped working well and he had difficulty getting around even with a walker. Simply trying left Read More
If your loved one stayed in a hospital to receive acute care for a severe injury, surgery, or illness, there might be a possibility that they need post-acute care as well. That’s a type of 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.
