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Aging Well
Redefining Health and Well-Being in America's Aging Population
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Chronological age itself plays almost no role in accounting for differences in older people’s health and well-being, according to a … Read More→
As we grow old, aging gracefully is the goal. From emotional to physical health, make sure you are ready for senior living.
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Aging Well
Is There a “Fountain of Youth” Gene?
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A discovery by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine raises the tantalizing prospect that doctors could use … Read More→
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Aging Well
How Old Do You Look? The Answer Is in Your Genes
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Researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on April 28th 2016 say they have found a gene that … Read More→
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Aging Well
Skin
Can a “Second Skin” in a Bottle Banish Wrinkles?
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A release from the MIT News Office written by Anne Trafton reports that scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living … Read More→
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Aging Well
Smell and Taste: The Spice of Life
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Did you know that your sense of smell and taste are connected? As you get older, these senses can change, … Read More→
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Aging Well
A Vitamin That Stops the Aging Process of Organs
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Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is pretty amazing. It has already been shown in several studies to be effective in boosting metabolism. … Read More→
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Aging Well
Researchers Define the Elements of a “Good Death”
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For most people, the culmination of a good life is a “good death,” though what that means exactly is a … Read More→
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Aging Well
Medical Care
Discussing Older Adults' Values & Goals Helps Guide Healthcare Providers
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According to he Health in Aging Foundation, person-centered care puts individual values and preferences at the heart of healthcare decisions, … Read More→
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Aging Well
Senior Health
Women Have Lost Their Advantage Over Men Regarding Living Free of Disabilities Past Age 65
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In a reversal of a long-standing pattern, a 2016 study done at the University of Michigan found that older women … Read More→
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Aging Well
Moving Do’s and Don’t’s
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According to recent studies, 61% of people place moving homes at the top of their stress list, ahead of relationship … Read More→
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Aging Well
People in Their 60s Benefit From Giving Advice
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A study done in 2016 found that people in their 60s who give advice to a broad range of others … Read More→
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Aging Well
Inhibiting Age-Related Inflammation Extends Lifespan
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Aging is associated with a wide range of tissue dysfunctions. Among these are metaplasias – conditions in which one kind … Read More→
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Aging Well
Telomeres – A Key to Aging?
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In each of the human body’s cells there are 23 chromosomes, which are twisted, double-strands of DNA molecules. Chromosomes are … Read More→
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Aging Well
Senior Health
Life-Extending Hormone Bolsters the Body's Immune Function
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A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to … Read More→
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Aging Well
New Longevity Genes Identified
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Centenarians show successful aging as they remain active and alert when they’re 100 years old and beyond. Scientists at Stanford … Read More→
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Aging Well
Having a Purpose May Add Years to Your Life
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People who have a higher sense of purpose in life are at lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease, according … Read More→
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Aging Well
Brain Health
Exercise
Health & Fitness
Study Links Physical Activity to Better Memory Among Older Adults
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Just in case you need one more reason to get up off the couch or the desk chair, a study … Read More→
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Aging Well
Caregiving
Healthy Diet & Nutrition
Loneliness
Mental & Emotional Health
Positive Attitude
Senior Health
Well-being
Home-Delivered Meals Reduce Loneliness
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When Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to support elderly people who were struggling — often alone — … Read More→
