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Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life

WebPoor health, the death of a partner, caring for a loved one, and other situations that are more likely as people age can all lead to being socially isolated or feeling lonely. …

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What Do We Know About Healthy Aging

WebTaking care of your physical, mental, and cognitive health is important for healthy aging. Even making small changes in your daily life can help you live longer and …

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Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: What Do We Know

WebNo clear link between physical activity and preventing Alzheimer’s has been documented. However, preliminary research findings suggest that physical activity may …

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Memory Problems, Forgetfulness, and Aging

WebForgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. However, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Dementia includes the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, …

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Vitamins and Minerals for Older Adults

WebVitamin A. Food Sources: Vitamin A can be found in products such as eggs and milk.It can also be found in vegetables and fruits, like carrots and mangoes. Men …

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Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet National Institute on Aging

WebAlzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. …

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Fatigue in Older Adults National Institute on Aging

WebFatigue in Older Adults. Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. It can be a normal response to physical activity, emotional stress, boredom, or …

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Loneliness and Social Isolation — Tips for Staying Connected

WebTry exercising, eating healthy, getting enough sleep (7 to 9 hours), and pursuing activities you enjoy to help manage stress and stay as mentally and physically healthy as possible. …

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Falls and falls prevention National Institute on Aging

WebFalls and falls prevention. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls can be particularly dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability. Read …

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Telehealth: What Is It, How to Prepare, Is It Covered

Web877-267-2323. 866-226-1819 (TTY) [email protected]. www.medicaid.gov. Content reviewed: August 26, 2020. Find information about telehealth services, including …

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Maintaining a Healthy Weight National Institute on Aging

WebBeing active and choosing healthy foods can help you maintain or achieve a healthy weight, feel more energetic, and decrease your chances of having other health …

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Prostate Problems National Institute on Aging

WebProstate cancer is common among American men. Your chance of getting prostate cancer may be affected by your: Age. Men age 50 and older run a greater risk. …

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Adopting healthy habits: What do we know about the science of …

WebUnderstanding the scope of these effects has clear public health significance. A recent meta-analysis found that anxiety sensitivity and associated health outcomes, …

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What Is Lewy Body Dementia

WebLewy body dementia (LBD) is a disease associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain. These deposits, called Lewy bodies, …

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Social isolation, loneliness in older people pose health risks

WebHealth effects of social isolation, loneliness. Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: …

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Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention

WebUsing canes and walkers correctly can help prevent falls. If your doctor tells you to use a cane or walker, make sure it’s the right size for you. Walker wheels should roll smoothly. …

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Skin Care and Aging National Institute on Aging

WebDry skin also can be caused by health problems, such as diabetes or kidney disease. Using too much soap, antiperspirant, or perfume and taking hot baths can make …

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What To Know About High Blood Pressure as You Age

WebEspañol. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem for older adults. The good news is that blood pressure can be controlled in most people. To share …

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Dietary Supplements for Older Adults

WebCalcium: Women over age 50 need 1,200 mg (milligrams) each day. Men need 1,000 mg between age 51 and 70 and 1,200 mg after 70, but not more than 2,000 …

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What Do We Know About Long COVID

WebHealth care professionals develop personalized treatment plans based on each patient’s symptoms and overall health. The CDC provides a list of tips for people with Long …

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What Is Menopause

WebMenopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period. The years leading up to that point, when women may have changes in their monthly cycles, …

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TREAT-AD centers: Open source tools to reinvigorate Alzheimer’s …

WebAuthor’s Note: The Division of Neuroscience is grateful for Health Scientist Specialist Jaya Viswanathan’s contributions to this post. The recent FDA traditional …

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Preparing a Living Will National Institute on Aging

WebA living will is an important part of advance care planning, which involves discussing and preparing for future health care decisions in the event you can’t make them. These …

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Providing Care and Comfort at the End of Life

WebTry putting a foam pad under the person’s heel or elbow to raise it off the bed and reduce pressure. Ask a member of your health care team if a special mattress or …

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Health Disparities and Aging NIA

WebHealth Disparities are differences in any health-related factor — disease burden, diagnosis, response to treatment, quality of life, health behaviors and access to care, to name only …

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Research Network on Later Life Interventions to Reverse …

WebAccumulations of health risk and health trajectories are in a state of constant flux relative to different influences at different points in time. The pathways trajectory is much simpler …

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Baltimore Area Repair Symposium (BARS)

WebDate. March 22, 2024. Location. University of Maryland SMC Campus Center 621 W. Lombard Street Baltimore, MD 21201. Background. This symposium will bring …

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Caenorhabditis Intervention Testing Program (CITP) Grantees …

WebNational Institutes of Health, NIH, National Institute on Aging, NIA, Caenorhabditis Intervention Testing Program, CITP Created Date: 12/11/2019 12:20:27 PM

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Molecular Methods (for Health ABC AS01-21, Ferrell project)

WebMolecular Methods (for Health ABC AS01-21, Ferrell project) Because there is limited amount of DNA on each participant, we initially “bulked up” the genomic DNA via whole …

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