By Lou Schuler | February 28, 2017 Every human body ages at its own pace, leaving us with vastly different abilities and limitations. But some exercises are unsafe for almost everyone... read more →
BRYN MAWR REHAB HOSPITAL OCTOBER 12, 2017 WELLNESS ARTICLES If you’re living with diabetes and obesity, you may find the idea of an “exercise program” daunting—especially if you’ve been sedentary (inactive) or you’re living with... read more →
The XPrize competition seeks ideas to address devastating illness Part of the AGING AND INNOVATION SPECIAL REPORT Could crowdsourcing lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease? That’s the goal of... read more →
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/04/health/anti-aging-senolytic-drugs-clinical-trials-study/index.html?utm_content=bufferbdd8a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Researchers have turned the spotlight on a new class of drugs that they say could "transform" the field of medicine -- and the drugs work by targeting aging. The researchers,... read more →
A resident of assisted living experiences virtual reality / MIT AgeLab A New Age of Aging: How Tech Can Ease the Trials of Getting Old By Frank Browning Broken hip... read more →
Staying Engaged: A Prescription for Health and Well-being for People Living with Dementia Engagement is what makes us human by Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.... read more →
$36 billion might be a low estimate for this growing fraud One in 18 older "cognitively intact" adults falls prey to financial fraud or abuse in a given year, according... read more →
By Bruce Horovitz Anne McKinley battles a host of health issues and, four years ago, lost her husband after 59 years of marriage. Yet she remains positive, active and thrives... read more →
(Reuters Health) - Lots of time sitting, and very little spent moving around, may contribute to loss of the ability to walk in old age, a large U.S. study suggests.... read more →