Annual Alzheimer’s update focuses on early detection
As research continues on how to best treat Alzheimer’s disease, it is becoming clearer that identifying the disease in its earliest stages, or even before
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Aging
Exercise does the elderly body good
Exercise can’t stop the aging process, but experts at Baylor College of Medicine say that for the elderly, whether it’s weight training, walking, swimming or
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Keeping mind active improves aging memory
Feeling forgetful? Don’t automatically blame your “aging brain.” Our expert at Baylor College of Medicine’s Huffington Center on Aging, says memory loss has relatively little to do
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How older adults express anxiety
While there are several factors that can cause anxiety in older adults, it can be difficult to identify because they express anxiety in unique ways,
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In Case You Missed It: A silver anniversary, aging and more
We hope your weekend is off to a good start. Welcome back to Momentum’s weekly rundown of news, research, science and health stories from the headlines and Baylor
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Throwback Thursday: The link between aging and exercise
This Throwback Thursday, we revisit a Huffington Center on Aging video from the past in honor of its 25th anniversary. The video below features astronaut
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Aging with grace: Huffington Center celebrates silver anniversary
The Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine marks its 25th anniversary this week with the annual Crystal Ball. Over the years, the
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In Case You Missed It: Vaccine confusion, pancreatic cancer risks, ‘super agers,’ and sunburn remedies
We hope you’ve had a wonderful week and looking forward to your weekend ahead, as well as to the long holiday weekend coming up! Before
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Want to age well? Start early
Former President Theodore Roosevelt once said: “Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.” Experts at
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Tips for seniors to stay cool during summer months
With summer temperatures rising, senior citizens should take special care not to overheat when taking part in outdoor activities. Heat stress could especially lead to
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