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 articles on this page will help you plan your
strategy. For
more information click here.
See
also: Alzheimer's
Disease, Macular
Degeneration, Nutrition
Feature article from Harvard Magazine: The Aging Enigma Scientists probe the genetic basis of longevity.
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Aging
News
From the HMS Community
Reduced
Insulin Signaling prolongs lifespan of mice.
New
Joint Replacement Material used for hip replacement.
Postmenopausal
Hormone Therapy and risk of cardiovascular disease.
How
Stroke or Head Injury can increase risk of Alzheimer's
disease.
Hip
Fractures
not casued by benzodiazapines after all.
Newly
Expanded Geriatrics Training Program
will address educational shortcomings.
Molecule Increases Lifespan and “Health-
span” of Obese Mice
Treated mice seen living as long as lean mice.
Exercise
and Aging
Can you walk away from father time?
The
Best Hip A brief discussion of artificial
hips.
Is
a Longer Work Life Healthier for You? The
ups and downs of working past midlife.
Depression
in Old Age
The
facts on late-life depression.
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Research
Stories
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 againg 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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