National Institute on Aging
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Parkinson’s disease explained
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common...
Neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease
4 discoveries beyond the brain
Neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS...
NIH Research, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's disease
Can bacteria in your gut make you want to exercise?
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy exercise while others find it unbearable? New research hints at a surprising...
NIH Research, Exercise
Putting your best foot forward: Steps for happy, healthy feet
Our feet are mechanical wonders. They support the weight of our bodies and allow us to stand, balance, and move...
Foot Health
H20 for healthy aging
Water is essential for just about every function in our bodies, from keeping our organs working properly to regulating our...
NIH Research, Healthy Aging, Nutrition
Glaucoma: What you need to know
Glaucoma is the name for a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve in the eye. Glaucoma usually...
Eye Care, Eye Disease, Glaucoma
Not seeing clearly? Cataracts might be the problem
Like a camera, your eyes rely on a lens—the clear part of the eye that helps focus light on the...
Cataract, Eye Care, Eye Disease
Researchers are exposing troubling consequences of air pollution
The air we breathe can sometimes contain tiny particles called particulate matter (PM). These particles come in different shapes and...
Air Pollution, Environmental Health
Hypothermia and frostbite: Easier to develop than you might think
What is hypothermia? Cold temperatures can cause hypothermia, which occurs when your body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees...
Cold-Weather Wellness, Hypothermia
What we know—and still don’t know—about menopause
If you menstruate (have periods), menopause is when your menstrual cycle ends for 12 consecutive months. Aside from the reproductive system,...
Menopause, Women's HealthPersonal Story
Searching for words and answers: A couple’s Lewy body dementia experience
Randal G. was always a strong public speaker. "I was a person used to giving an hour-long presentation to 400 people...
Lewy Body Dementia, Personal Story
A couple’s caregiving journey
David Kaye never thought anything could hurt him. He spent 25 years in the Army as a Green Beret and served...
Caregivers, Personal Story