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.
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
Anyone who cares about beauty wants to keep their youthful appearance for as long as they can. Many people are even willing to have cosmetic surgery to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, tighten skin, and Read More
Did you know there’s a prescription for better health that doesn’t require going to the pharmacy? That’s right, it’s a prescription for your lifestyle – adopting everyday practices and nutrition that can improve your overall Read More
One of the conversations that many families will eventually reach in their life is talking about assisted living for a family member. It’s not always easy to make the decision but it can be the Read More
As an adult, one of the hardest things to watch is your parents grow older. The ones who raised you, worked two jobs to make sure you had everything you wanted as a kid, and Read More
When our loved ones enter their senior years, it can be difficult to watch their health deteriorate. If your elderly relative is fiercely independent, it can be hard to know when to step in to Read More
When it comes to flawless, healthy, and glowing skin, investing in top-quality cosmetics isn’t enough. If you’ve been faithfully following a skincare routine only to be frustrated by a lack of results, it’s possible you’ve Read More
As society continues to evolve with time, the burdens put on our bodies will be ever changing as well. Life expectancy has risen substantially over the years and with age, often comes the onset of Read More
Are you over 40? Are you fed up of unsightly spots on your face, forearms and back of your hands? If you don’t know what these spots are, read on. These spots are nothing but Read More
Around a third of people aged 85 or older show signs of Alzheimer’s, which is the leading cause of dementia and cognitive decline. Many people are worried about cognitive decline as they age, as it 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.
