Healthy Aging

Poor sleep patterns in early midlife appeared to be associated with advanced brain age in late midlife, suggesting the importance of early sleep interventions to preserve brain health, according to study results.

September is Healthy Aging Month, which the National Institute on Aging has celebrated by highlighting scientific innovations that help older adults remain independent as they age.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Amy Zhang, MD, of Kellog Eye Center in Northville, Michigan, explains why ophthalmologists should prioritize healthy ergonomics in the OR.

CHICAGO — Adhering to a healthy diet by midlife can influence a patient’s quality of life in their senior years, including helping them stay mentally sharp for longer, according to research from the annual NUTRITION meeting.

Watching television significantly decreased the odds of healthy aging, but replacing this time with light, moderate or vigorous activity increased these odds, a study showed.

Middle-aged women who consumed higher amounts of protein, particularly from plants, were more likely to have healthier aging and develop fewer chronic diseases, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found.

Despite high postoperative satisfaction rates, most older adults reported concerns about potential pain and discomfort in deciding whether to have elective surgery, according to the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging.

The combination of several healthy lifestyle behaviors appeared to significantly reduce risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, according to results of two longitudinal studies published in Neurology.