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Healthy AgingMarch 2010 Aging in America ConferenceA new presentation outlines new research projects on the measurement of happiness and later life satisfaction relevant to issues of longevity, aging and independent living for older adults, especially valuable for the Boomer generation and their parents. Read More...Advance Planning Key to Late Life SatisfactionFindings of the consensus panel suggest that a senior living community may be the best choice for ensuring independence. Read More...Staying Healthy After 50ILC-CEO Dr. Robert N. Butler was interviewed for a segment about health after age 50 for a special series on the Today show "Just Getting Started: Life After 50". Read More...Ask the Doctor: The Dangers of OverindulgingILC-CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D. talks about why alcohol is a terrible national problem, and what we should do about it. Read More...Ask the Doctor: Can Human Growth Hormone Slow Aging?Muscle mass does not substitute for muscle function, ILC-CEO Robert N. Butler, M.D. says. Read More...Walk Off Those Extra Pounds Without DietingA new University of Michigan study finds that wearing a pedometer may help you lose extra pounds, even if you don't diet.Read More... Life Review: Truth, Reconciliation, Forgiveness and RenewalCan the process of life review — with its components of forgiveness and atonement — have implications for society at large? Read More...Stanford University Study Finds Pedometers Increase Physical Activity, Improve HealthA Stanford University researcher set out to determine how pedometers influence physical activity and discovered their use has far-reaching beneficial effects on activity level, and consequently, better health.Read More... ILC-USA Salutes Gerald J. GrumanWe mourn the news of the passing of our friend and colleague, Gerald J. Gruman, M.D., Ph.D., on September 13, 2007, but celebrate his productive and successful life. Read More...Report on Sexuality, Health and Older Adults Taps ILC-USA AuthorThe New England Journal of Medicine publishes a new study on sexuality, health and older adults. Read More...A Warning Against the Growing Hype of Anti-Aging MedicineA blue-ribbon panel of experts provides readers with new information about the growing anti-aging industry, arming them with knowledge that will make them informed consumers. Read More...Forbes.com reports on Brain Boosters — Cites ILC-USA Cognitive Vitality ReportArticle touts maintaining cognitive vitality through intellectual stimulation, exercise and diet. Read More...Evidence Indicates Aging Subject to Genetic RegulationA variety of lines of evidence indicate that aging and longevity are subject to genetic regulation, but until fairly recently the identity of these genes was unknown. Read More...Staying Strong While Growing OldThe ILC-USA has long recommended that older people can stave off the muscle-wasting condition known as sarcopenia by working out as little as twice a week. Now, The Arizona Republic offers five simple tips.Read More... 10,000 Steps A Day — For LifeWe recommend walking 10,000 steps a day as one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Copley News Service reporter Joe Volz recently tried out our walking tips. Read More... |
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