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Health Topics A-Z National Institute on Aging

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Real-Life Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity

WebReduce feelings of depression and stress, while improving your mood and overall emotional well-being. Increase your energy level. Improve sleep. Empower you to …

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Healthy Aging Tips for the Older Adults in Your Life

WebHealthy eating is an important part of healthy aging. As with exercise, eating well is not just about weight. Having a healthy diet can help support muscles and strengthen bones, …

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How To Find Reliable Health Information Online

WebAs a rule, health websites sponsored by federal government agencies are accurate sources of information. You can reach all federal websites by visiting www.usa.gov. Medical and …

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What Do We Know About Healthy Aging

WebMental health, or mental wellness, is essential to your overall health and quality of life. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. …

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Healthy Eating As You Age: Know Your Food Groups

WebThese give you important vitamins and minerals, with less fat. Certain fortified dairy alternatives can provide similar nutritional content to dairy. 1 cup …

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Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home

WebFederal, state, and local governments offer many resources for older adults and their families and caregivers. A good place to start is the Eldercare Locator, which …

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

WebIf the person’s behavior changes (in this case, they increase their physical activity), the researchers would need to determine whether the change resulted from the …

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Osteoporosis National Institute on Aging

WebOsteoporosis develops when more bone is broken down than replaced. The inside of a bone looks something like a honeycomb. When someone has osteoporosis, …

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15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy

WebTight-fitting pants and nylon underwear can trap moisture and help bacteria grow. Exercise regularly. Physical activity can help prevent bladder problems as well as …

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Services for Older Adults Living at Home

WebHome health care services may be available to help older people with many aspects of health care, such as medications, wound care, medical equipment, and …

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

WebTelehealth is a service that uses video calling and other technologies to help you see your doctor or other health care provider from home instead of at a medical facility. …

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Flu and Older Adults National Institute on Aging

WebAccording to the CDC, the following temperatures in older adults may be signs of an infection, such as COVID-19 or the flu: A single temperature reading higher …

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Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room

WebFloors, stairways, and hallways. Ensure there are handrails on both sides of any stairs, and make sure they are secure. Hold the handrails when you go up or down …

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Developing the aging research workforce from the earliest career …

WebExplore NIA-funded programs like the ERA, ADAR, and SEPA which support aging research education at the K-12, college, and postbaccalaureate levels.

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High Blood Pressure and Older Adults National Institute on Aging

WebHigh blood pressure is defined as systolic pressure of 130 or higher, or a diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. For older adults, often the first number (systolic) is 130 …

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Long-Term Care Facilities: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and …

WebLearn about facility-based long-term care services, including assisted living, nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, and other residential facilities.

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Facts About Aging and Alcohol National Institute on Aging

WebDrinking too much alcohol over a long time can: Lead to some kinds of cancer, liver damage, immune system disorders, and brain damage. Worsen some …

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What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care

WebPalliative care is a resource for anyone living with a serious illness, such as heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, dementia, Parkinson's …

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Dietary Supplements for Older Adults

WebMen need 1,000 mg between age 51 and 70 and 1,200 mg after 70, but not more than 2,000 mg a day. Vitamin D: 600 IU (International Units) for people age 51 to …

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2024 budget and paylines update National Institute on Aging

WebWe plan to pay noncompeting grants at 100% and adjust those that were previously paid at 90%. As we have in past years, NIA is reducing non-Alzheimer’s and related dementias …

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Choosing A Health Care Proxy National Institute on Aging

WebIn most states, a health care proxy must be age 18 or older. In Alabama and Nebraska, a proxy must be age 19 or older. In all cases, a proxy must be of sound mind. Some …

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Matthew NHO National Institute on Aging

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Can personality traits predict dementia

WebAn NIA-funded study supports a predictive link between personality traits and dementia. The study found that conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect were …

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Kathleen BUTLER National Institute on Aging

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Update: NIA Funding Line Policy for FY 2024

WebUpdate: NIA Funding Line Policy for FY 2024 On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 2882, the “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024,” which …

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Common Data Elements (CDE) Webinar Series

WebFrom April to December 2024, NIA will host a webinar series on Common Data Elements (CDE). The NIA CDE webinar series will allow the NIA community to connect with …

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