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Statement on National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day September 18, 2009
September 17, 2009HIV/AIDS began its deadly course in the United States mostly as a disease of young men, but today the epidemic touches people of all ages, including adults aged 50 and older. On September 18, the first National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness...
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Scientists identify two gene variants associated with Alzheimer’s risk
September 8, 2009In the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) reported to date involving Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have identified two new possible genetic risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer’s, the most common form of the...
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Unprecedented global aging examined in new Census Bureau report commissioned by the National Institute on Aging
July 20, 2009The average age of the world’s population is increasing at an unprecedented rate. The number of people worldwide age 65 and older is estimated at 506 million as of midyear 2008; by 2040, that number will hit 1.3 billion. Thus, in...
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Migraines with aura in middle age associated with late-life brain lesions
June 23, 2009Women who suffer from migraine headaches in middle age accompanied by neurological aura (visual disturbances, dizziness or numbness that can precede migraines) are more likely to have damage to brain tissue in the cerebellum later in life...
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Medicare information for caregivers now available on NIHSeniorHealth
May 13, 2009If you're caring for an older friend or family member, you've probably had questions about Medicare, the federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older and people under age 65 with disabilities. While you may know that...
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Scientists report important step in biomarker testing for Alzheimer's Disease
March 17, 2009Scientists have made a significant step forward in developing a test to help diagnose the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease sooner and more accurately by measuring two biomarkers—tau and beta-amyloid proteins—in...
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Complementary and alternative medicine information added to NIHSeniorHealth web site
December 12, 2008Older adults are frequent users of complementary and alternative medicine, also known as CAM, which can include products such as vitamins and herbal supplements, and practices such as chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, meditation and...
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Training guide from the National Institute on Aging helps older adults find health information online
November 27, 2008Health issues are a vital concern for older adults, and surveys show that most of those who go online search for health and medical information. However, since only 34 percent of people age 65 and older are online, the majority of older...
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Study to examine early, inherited form of Alzheimer's
November 19, 2008The adult children of people diagnosed with inherited Alzheimer's disease are the focus of a new study to better understand the biology of the disease. Researchers are seeking 300 volunteers with a biological parent with a known...
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Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) study fails to show benefit in preventing dementia in the elderly
November 18, 2008The dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in reducing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people, according to a study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association...
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Leukemia information added to NIH web site about senior health
October 27, 2008Information about leukemia has just been added to NIHSeniorHealth, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Web site designed especially for older adults. Consumers can visit www.nihseniorhealth.gov/leukemia/toc.html to learn more about...
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NIA and McKnight Brain Research Foundation Join Forces
October 15, 2008The Research Partnership in Cognitive Aging is a newly launched public-private effort to support current and emerging research on age-related changes in the brain and cognition. Jointly funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), one...
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Noted geriatrician named Aging Institute deputy director
October 6, 2008Marie A. Bernard, M.D., a noted geriatrician and educator from the University of Oklahoma, has been named deputy director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), effective Oct. 12, 2008....
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Parkinson's disease information added to NIHSeniorHealth web site
September 29, 2008More than half a million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease, a brain disorder that leads to tremor and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. Although not a normal part of aging, Parkinson’s occurs most...
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New NIH research initiative to test treatments for menopausal symptoms
September 17, 2008Women troubled by hot flashes and night sweats during the years around menopause want safe, effective treatment options. A new research initiative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will establish a multisite research network to...
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Study seeks long-lived families to learn more about long and healthy life
July 7, 2008More and more people are living longer. But living to extreme old age is unusual and tends to run in some families. A new study, supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to...
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Resveratrol found to improve health, but not longevity in aging mice
July 3, 2008Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age. This study, conducted and supported in part...
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Scientists isolate a toxic key to Alzheimer’s disease in human brains
June 23, 2008Scientists have long questioned whether the abundant amounts of amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s actually caused the neurological disease or were a by-product of its progress. Now, using new research...
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Smokers flock together and quit together
May 21, 2008When smokers kick the habit, odds are they are not alone in making the move. Instead, the decision to quit smoking often cascades through social networks, with entire clusters of spouses, friends, siblings and co-workers giving up the...
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NIHSeniorHealth offers tips on eating well as you get older
May 7, 2008How should you eat as you get older? Which foods are likely to keep you most healthy and which ones should you limit? Is it possible to eat well and stay within a healthy weight? These and other questions are addressed in "Eating Well...
