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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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5 ways the COVID crisis has created an ageism crisis
Researchers who are studying the human aging process from a behavioral perspective are getting increasingly concerned that their efforts to reduce ageism in our society
Resilience
Do you ever notice how a word sometimes appears and then you see it everywhere?! It quickly becomes a “buzzword?” The word “resilience” probably qualifies
Nutrition tips to support healthy aging
Did you know that more than half of adults over 60 years old are not getting the right amount of nutrients from their diet? Poor
What do grandads and Great Danes have in common?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lkx9ymC5Qg&feature=youtu.be People are living longer than ever before. In fact, it’s estimated that by 2050 over 24% of the world’s population will be age 65
Hurry up! It could be good for your brain
A new study out of Amsterdam shows that older people who walk slower are more likely to experience a decline in brain function, and may
Vegetarianism for a long life?
You may know people who are vegetarians and, at one time or another, have tried to convince you to try it out. They talk about
Is exercise or glucosamine better for arthritis?
Are you one of the 27 million Americans with osteoarthritis (OA)? If so, you’re probably familiar with OA pain. OA is the second most expensive
Simple daily movement may improve brain health
As we’ve discussed before, scientists don’t really know how to best protect your brain as you age. But maybe the answer is as simple as
Can vitamin D supplements improve your physical health?
What’s the Deal with Vitamin D? Are you one of the 76% of Americans who take dietary supplements (1)? Well, recently we got some bad
The best diet for your heart?
There are many fad diets circling the internet, but the Mediterranean diet is no such thing. This diet emphasizes olive oil, fruit, nuts, vegetables, low intake of dairy and
Can you exercise too much?
For some people, running a marathon is not just an event, it’s a way of life. But can too much running cause more harm than
An orange a day could help your eyes
We have all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but what if eating fruit could also protect your eyes? Well,
Exercise can improve brain function, researchers say
Exercise helps brain function; case closed! In a previous article we drew attention to the importance of exercise for maintaining brain size, which helps maintain
Eat greens to boost your brain health
As we covered recently, current evidence suggests that not many things can help prevent cognitive decline with aging, but there’s good news: There may something
Could “real life” brain training be the answer?
As we’ve reported before, brain training exercises may not be very effective, but a recent study has shown that there may be hope. In fact,