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Welcome to the Center for Healthy Aging Blog!
Aging well physically, mentally, and emotionally is a journey we all share. Navigating this journey requires reliable information and practical guidance.
That’s why we created this blog. We delve into a broad spectrum of healthy aging topics including the latest findings and recommendations from experts for improving brain, heart, bone and joint health, to practical advice on nutrition, sleep, exercise, caregiving and more.
Our goal is to empower you with expert insights and actionable steps to adopt healthy habits, promote well-being, and extend your “healthspan” – the years you live in vibrant health.
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The rise of robotic companions to address social isolation
For all adults, loneliness and social isolation pose significant risks to good health, potentially leading to problems including heart disease, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and
Aging in place with smart home technology
Aging in place, the concept of growing older within the comfort of one’s familiar home, is increasingly sought after as the U.S. population ages. Rather
Dementia villages: A new way to approach memory care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates by the year 2060, there will be 14 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, more than double
Moving Through Parkinson’s dances across Europe
Participants move alongside therapists and community members, exploring transitions in gait with level change, while synchronizing with others in time with live music. Moving Through
Embracing diversity: Issues faced by LGBTQ older adults
As we celebrate Pride Month, it is important to shed light on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ older adults in America. With an aging
Exercise can reprogram your cells
Exercise is an important pillar of a healthy lifestyle. Previous blogs by the Center explain the benefits of regular exercise. Many of these benefits are
Neuroinflammation in aging and disease
Our bodies are equipped with a variety of ways to fight cellular stress. Whether the origins of this stress are internal or external, inflammation is
Aging and disabilities
Nearly half of adults over the age of 60 live with a disability worldwide, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
5 reasons to care about aging, regardless of how old you are
Human bodies and minds are constantly aging. From birth to death, aging is a slow gradual process that occurs over time. Understanding aging, its mechanisms,
Yoga research provides promise for stroke survivors: A Q&A with Arlene Schmid
Most yoga research focuses on young, healthy adults; yet Arlene Schmid, a professor and researcher in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University,
I care for my health, but I don’t…care for my health
A 2019 survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that only 10% of American adults ate the recommended number of fruits and vegetables.
Could guinea pigs show us how humans age?
CSU translational researchers are bringing back the guinea pig model For years, translational scientists have studied the conditions that accompany aging through the help of
Humans can’t live forever
The first known record of humans on earth dates to over two million years ago. Through dedicated anthropological research, it is widely accepted that the
Do robots and tech have a place in aging healthcare?
As humans grow older, they become more susceptible to chronic conditions and potential decline in physical and cognitive functions. Conditions like arthritis, multiple-sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease,
Disparities in healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to several, massive health disparities that older adults in the United States face. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention