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.
Our bodies naturally weaken as we age. As our immune system loses its edge, we become more vulnerable to diseases. While there is no way to prevent this natural process, you can slow it down Read More
Human growth hormone (from growth hormone or HGH), also known as GH, somatotropin and somatotropic hormone, is an anabolic hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. HGH is a single-chain polypeptide that directly and Read More
Despite the increase of hearing loss in the world, many people still underestimate the impact of impaired hearing on their bodies and lives. Hearing loss can lead to communication problems and affect an individual socially, Read More
Involuntary age-related muscle loss affects 100% of the population, with declines at a rate of about 1% a year after age 70. If you don’t do something about it, your risk of falls increases. Your Read More
Life spans are getting longer, and the pandemic is greatly affecting older people (and their younger counterparts). Erica Baird and Karen E. Wagner are two successful lawyers, now retired, who cofounded Lustre.net, an online community Read More
Making the many decisions that come with end-of-life care for anyone facing a terminal illness, and their loved ones, is challenging. This affects not just the patient’s well-being and comfort, but that of their family Read More
Aging is a natural human process, and a great privilege as you enjoy the opportunity to see your loved ones grow up around you. Of course, getting older can also come with its challenges, and Read More
When giving your all in the sacred role of caring for a loved one, an essential piece is often missing from the equation: YOU! You cannot stop living your life. It will not be good Read More
According to the World Health Organization, around 466 million people worldwide suffer from a debilitating level of hearing loss. With numbers like these, it’s important to stay on top of the signs and symptoms of 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
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.
