Aging
A so-called graying population brings new issues to the
forefront of healthcare and science. Along with gray
hair comes changes to many of the body's systems, and
we develop new physical and psychological needs.
Meeting these needs with a preventive care strategy is
one way to promote better quality of life in the senior
years. The Harvard Health Publications articles on this page will help you plan your
strategy. For
more information click here.
See also: Alzheimer's
Disease, Macular
Degeneration, Nutrition
Harvard Magazine: The Aging Enigma
Proposal for a Harvard-wide Multidisciplinary Center on Aging
by The Interfaculty Working Group on Aging
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Aging
News
From the HMS Community
Researchers identify a potentially universal mechanism of aging
Relaxation response may
improve control of systolic hypertension
Insulin may extend lifespan
Modifiable factors associated
with long life
Insurance coverage improves health and
reduces heart complications
The Aging Brain: failure to communicate
Connection found between caloric
restriction and longevity
Reduced
insulin signaling prolongs lifespan of mice
New
material used for hip replacement
Postmenopausal
hormone therapy and risk of cardiovascular disease
Stroke or head injury can increase risk of Alzheimer's
disease
Hip
fractures
not caused by benzodiazapines
Newly
expanded geriatrics training program
Molecule increases lifespan and “health-span” of obese mice
Exercise
and aging:
Can you walk away from father time?
Artificial
hips (Harvard Health Publications discussion)
Is
a longer work life healthier for you? (Harvard Health Publications discussion)
Depression
in old age
(Harvard Health Publications discussion)
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Research
Stories
Brain
systems less coordinated with age
Researchers
find longevity, restricted diet link
The
Longer You Live, the Longer You Can Expect to Live Quiz
measures death risk.
Study
Says "Widower Effect" is Real Shows
spousal illness can be bad for your health.
People
Live Longer at Higher Altitudes Scientists measure the height of health.
Paul
F. Glen Launches Labs for Aging Research Five-year, $5 million commitment to HMS.
Protein
Extends Life
No Dieting Needed
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Scientific
Reports
From
HMS Faculty
Cost
of Expanding Medicare to near-elderly
could be offset by care savings.
Insight
Into How the Brain Loses Plasticity Immune
system protein applies the brakes.
Loss
of Sirutin Protein Seen to Cut Life Short Evidence
in mice connects aging and DNA repair.
Secrets
of Brain Aging Revealed
Advice from experts: protect your genome.
Molecules
Discovered that Extend Life in Yeast, Human Cells
Life
Span May Depend on Shifting Toward Survival, not
Putting Brakes on Metabolism
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