Health and Aging

Featured Health Topic: Exercise

Go4Life Update
May 29, 2013
Hip replacement information now on NIHSeniorHealth.gov
July 10, 2012
NIH, Surgeon General launch Go4Life campaign at Capitol Hill briefing
January 23, 2012
New Go4Life campaign focuses on fitness for older adults
October 19, 2011
Media Availability: NIH researchers tie even sedentary employment in men to overall increased physical activity
July 12, 2011
Come dance with me
December 1, 2010
Updated exercise and physical activity tips for older adults now available on NIHSeniorHealth site
March 24, 2010
What can prevent walking disability in older people?
November 4, 2009
Exercise for all older adults: NIA guide shows and tells
May 1, 2009
Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults, NIH-sponsored study reports
April 6, 2007

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Featured Research

Researchers reviewing test results on a computer screen Can a a specific exercise program stave off disability in older people? The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) Study, involving 1,600 people aged 70 to 89 at eight sites around the country, aims to find out. Read more about the LIFE Study »

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