Tag: Aging
The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30...
Jean Wactawski-Wende, University at Buffalo
Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet before the 1990s they...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Matthew Nudy, Penn State
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this...
The quest to extend human life is both fascinating and fraught...
Richard Gunderman, Indiana University
“Who wants to live forever?” Freddie Mercury mournfully asks in Queen’s 1986 song of the...
Many more older people are leaving prison and face unmet needs...
Angela S. Murolo, St. Francis College and Lena M. Campagna, Caldwell University
American prisons are rapidly graying.
Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key...
Aswathy Ammothumkandy, University of Southern California; Charles Liu, University of Southern California, and Michael A. Bonaguidi, University of Southern California
Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how...
Anne Lusk, Boston University
Most senior citizens get around in their daily lives by driving, walking or using public...
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an...
Angie Brown, Quinnipiac University
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee...
Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how...
Ting Zhang, University of Pittsburgh and Jianying Zhang, University of Pittsburgh
Because there are typically no symptoms until the...
EXPLORING NATURE
Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue
Alexandra Klass, University of Michigan
An ancient legal principle has become a key strategy of American children seeking to...
