Aging

Secrets to a Longer, Healthier Life: Studying Exceptionally Long-Lived Families
by National Institute of Health
People who live in good health for 100 years and longer aren't just lucky. Researchers have found that those who live an exceptionally long and healthy life often have company... in their very own families.

Proper Use of Medications and Elderly
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A brown paper bag may hold the key to safer use of medications, according to health experts. 'A brown bag checkup is the single best thing that patients can do to avoid medication mistakes and cut down on unnecessary medications,' says Douglas Paauw, M.D.

Longevity
The Force of Character: And the Lasting Life
by James Hillman, Ph.D.
The Force of Character follows an enriching journey through the three stages of aging - lasting, the deepening that comes with longevity; leaving, the preparation for departure; and left, the special legacy we each bestow on our survivors.

Taking Charge of Your Own Health
Ageless: The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones
by Suzanne Somers
Can you really feel better as you get older? Is aging without illness possible? Is your own internal fountain of youth waiting to be discovered? Yes, yes, and YES! says Suzanne Somers, the bestselling author of The Sexy Years.

Abkhasia: Ancients of the Caucasus
Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples
by John Robbins
Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy? In this revolutionary book, bestselling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging

Alcohol, Aging and Stress
by National Institute of Health
The body responds to stress through a hormone system called the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis. Stimulation of this system results in the secretion of stress hormones (glucocorticoids).

Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis and Treatment
by National Institute on Aging
Loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. It can happen to anyone, but is very common in older people. At least 1 in 10 people age 65 or older has this problem. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting.

Aging and Memory Loss
by National Institute on Aging
We've all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. It's normal to forget things once in a while. However, forgetting how to make change, use the telephone, or find your way home may be signs of a more serious memory problem

Dental Health and Aging
by National Institute on Aging
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can protect them for years to come. Tooth decay is not just a problem for children. It can happen as long as you have natural teeth in your mouth.

Skin Care and Aging : Age Spots, Shingles and Bruising
by National Institute on Aging
All skin cancers could be cured if they were discovered and brought to a doctor's attention before they had a chance to spread. Therefore, you should check your skin regularly. The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin

Skin Care and Aging
by National Institute on Aging
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to stay out

Aging : The Immune System, Calories and Diet
by National Institute on Aging
Muscles: Without exercise, estimated muscle mass declines 22 percent for women and 23 percent for men between the ages of 30 and 70. Exercise can slow this rate of loss. Bones: Bone mineral is lost and replaced throughout life; loss begins to outstrip

Aging : Heat Shock Proteins, Hormones
by National Institute on Aging
In the early 1960s, investigators noticed fruit flies did something unusual. When these insects were exposed to a burst of heat, they produced proteins that helped their cells survive the temperature change.

What Is Aging? Why Do We Age?
by National Institute on Aging
The study of aging is not what it used to be. Gerontology was a young science when Congress created the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in 1974 as part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). At that time, theories of aging abounded

Osteoporosis and Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
Helen had osteoporosis, but she didn't know it before she fell. Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily-most often bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist. Osteoporosis is called the 'silent disease'.

HIV, AIDS, and Older People
by National Institute on Aging
Like most people, you probably have heard a lot about HIV and AIDS. You may have thought that these diseases weren't your problem and that only younger people have to worry about them. But anyone at any age can get HIV/AIDS.

High Blood Pressure and Age
by National Institute on Aging
You can have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and still feel just fine. That's because high blood pressure does not cause symptoms that you can see or feel. But, high blood pressure, sometimes called the silent killer, is a major health problem.

Aging and Hearing Loss
by National Institute on Aging
About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. About half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Whether a hearing loss is small (missing certain sounds) or large (being profoundly deaf)

Older Adults: Forgetfulness
by National Institute on Aging
Many older people worry about becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging.

Diabetes in Older People : Types, Health Concerns, Symptoms
by National Institute on Aging
Diabetes is a serious disease. It happens when your blood levels of glucose, a form of sugar, are too high. Diabetes can lead to dangerous health problems. The good news is that high glucose levels can be managed to help control the disease and prevent