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.
As the general saying goes, ‘Health Is Wealth’, but this is somewhat incomplete. Health enjoyed during a person’s youth is far greater than the frailty of old age. That is why humans have always been Read More
Varicose veins may not be dangerous, but for those who suffer from them, they can be an uncomfortable and sometimes even painful experience. Both men and women can develop varicose veins, which usually appear on Read More
Planning life insurance for elderly relatives can be a difficult period of time but it is something that you need to plan for in order to have their best interest at heart. There are a Read More
Is 70? the new 60? A new Stony Brook University-led study published in PLOS ONE uses new measures of aging to scientifically illustrate that one’s actual age is not necessarily the best measure of human Read More
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that elderly women who sit for more than 10 hours a day with low physical activity have cells that are biologically older by eight Read More
If you suffer from varicose veins, you may have to deal with unattractive, painful, and swollen legs on a daily basis and if you’re often on the go, that’s not exactly ideal for living an Read More
(Family Features) When joints ache and you don’t move as fast as you used to, it may seem that growing old is anything but graceful. While you can’t stop the hands of time, there are Read More
There are many reasons a person might need a caregiver to provide them with help so they can stay in the comfort of their own home. The elderly, those who are aging, or those who Read More
Anyone over the age of 40 can tell you that getting older isn’t easy. You wake up one day, look in the mirror, and you can barely recognize the person staring back at you. You’re 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
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.
