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Scientists working on research

Obama's Precision Medicine Initiative and You

The State of the Union proposal could lead to important health research
By Emily Gurnon
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January 22, 2015
Personalized Aging

Why We Need a Personalized Prescription for Wellness

Precision medicine holds promise, but more work is needed
By Pinchas Cohen, M.D.
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November 29, 2017
Cancer Treatment

How Precision Medicine Is Changing Cancer Treatment

Oncologists are able to determine optimal drugs for individual cancers
By Dr. Craig Bowron
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June 24, 2019
Personalized Aging Genetics and Technology

Personalized Aging: Extending Lifespans and Healthspans

How medical science is customizing treatment and prevention strategies to do it
By Pinchas Cohen, M.D.
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May 23, 2016
Doctor with an older patient. Dementia, Next Avenue, AARP

What You (and Your Doctor) Don’t Understand About Dementia Might Hurt You

A new dementia survey finds stigma and misperceptions all around
By Paula Spencer Scott
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June 24, 2021
Intermittent Fasting

Comparing 3 Methods of Intermittent Fasting

Research shows they can help some people lose weight and stay healthy
By Karen Asp
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May 23, 2019
startups

Startups to Age Healthier Look to Silicon Valley for Support

These saw the most enthusiasm at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit
By Dan Fost
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August 4, 2017

5 Health Issues the Presidential Candidates Should Be Talking About

From long-term care to personalized medicine, there's much to discuss
By Julie Rovner
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May 18, 2016
A colorful self-portrait hanging on a gallery wall. Next Avenue, older adults with disabilities

Why We're Failing Older Adults with Disabilities

Hearing loss is not uncommon, yet affordable solutions are. If we're unwilling to improve lives when we have the tools, what does that mean for those living with more complex disabilities?
By Nora Macaluso
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August 15, 2022
Elizabeth Blackburn

Elizabeth Blackburn: Influencer of the Year

Her research shows we can have a profound impact on how we age
By Emily Gurnon
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September 27, 2017
Genetic Testing

Your Genetic-Based Fate

How polygenic risk scores can reveal a predisposition for diseases
By George Lorenzo
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June 24, 2019
cures act

The 21st Century Cures Act: Who Wins, Who Loses

The legislation sailed through both houses of Congress, but it had fierce opponents
By Sheila Kaplan
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December 9, 2016
A patient being candid with their doctor and communicating. Next Avenue

How to Be an Active Participant in Your Own Health Care

Sharing your concerns and thoughts with your doctor can help lay the groundwork for an effective partnership
By Nunzia Stark
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March 22, 2024
A person holding a melatonin pill. Next Avenue

The Light and Dark Side of Melatonin

There are pros and cons to supplementing with melatonin; here's what you should consider when it comes to this hormone
By Debbie L. Miller
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August 14, 2023
A man wearing an apron and holding a basket full of popovers

Game of Scones: Men Who Bake

Why do men from so many walks of life embrace baking with such passion? The answer is in the oven.
By Sharon McDonnell
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March 20, 2024
A person reading the safety label of an herbal supplement. Next Avenue, non-traditional treatments for menopause

Non-Traditional Treatments For Menopause Symptoms: What Works

Are alternative medicine or non-traditional treatments successful for menopausal symptoms?
By Debbie L. Miller
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January 23, 2023
Headshot of Peter Attia. Next Avenue, Outlive, longevity

A Trailblazer's View on Longevity

In 'Outlive,' author Peter Attia suggests a training plan for optimal health and longevity
By Megan Regnerus
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December 11, 2023
A healthy meal composed of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Next Avenue, chronic infammation

Try This Approach To Help Reduce Inflammation and Improve Longevity

A biomedical researcher offers tips on using integrative medicine to reset the body when it comes to inflammation
By Carly Quellman
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April 18, 2024

Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging

multiple medications, medication risks, next avenue

Why COVID-19 Could Pose New Medication Risks

Talk to your doctor if you want to add supplements or cut back on meds
By Michele Cohen Marill
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December 1, 2020
A woman who is dealing with stress and chronic inflammation. Next Avenue

Is Chronic Inflammation Shortening Your Life?

A healthy lifestyle centered on prevention is currently the best medicine available to keep chronic inflammation at bay
By Edd and Cynthia Staton
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January 29, 2024
Older man in wheelchair cooking dinner, caregivers, family, COVID-19, Next Avenue

What COVID-19 Taught Us About Race, Health and Wealth

A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging's reflections on brain health equity
By Jason Resendez
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March 17, 2021
A pill dispenser machine on top of a counter. Next Avenue

AI for Older Adults — Friend or Foe?

Engineers and inventors are finding ways to use artificial intelligence to make sure people take their medicine and stay safe at home
By Edd and Cynthia Staton
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April 16, 2024
Two people standing behind a table. Next Avenue, psychedelic therapy safe, how to change your mind

Beyond the Hype: A Sober Look at Psychedelics

Psychedelic medicine can be a viable path to treatment
By Abbie Rosner
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July 29, 2022
The silhouette of a woman watching a political debate on TV. Next Avenue, 2024 election, stress disorder

Do You Feel Anxious? Irritable? Argumentative? You May Suffer from ‘Election Stress Disorder’

Here’s everything you should know about 'election stress disorder' and what you can do about it
By Marie Sherlock
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February 16, 2024
Allison Clemens-Roberts with her husband Frank at Goodwin University graduation in 2019. She switched from a bank analyst job to being a computerized machine operator for TOMZ in Berlin, Conn.

Laid Off From White-Collar Work? Consider Manufacturing

How this sector is often welcoming to job hunters over 50
By Kathleen Kiley
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July 21, 2020
Various paper maps at a tourism center. Next Avenue

Paper Maps: My Lost Love

My discovery of an Alabama paper map at a rest stop instantly provoked happy memories of wandering, exploring and getting wonderfully lost
By Mary Ann Sternberg
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March 11, 2024
A woman's headshot in a studio. Next Avenue, influencers in aging 2022

Robin Berzin: Embracing Change and Healthy Aging

Dr. Robin Berzin connects the best of functional medicine with the natural transformation of aging
By Ximena Araya-Fischel
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December 6, 2022
A woman washing her face. Next Avenue, menopausal acne

Do You Have Menopausal Acne?

Hormonal imbalance can cause menopausal acne, but topical and oral medicines and lifestyle management can help
By Debbie L. Miller
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June 9, 2023
Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2021. Next Avenue

A Roundup of the Latest News From This Year's International Alzheimer's Conference

Researchers looked at the impact of COVID-19 on the brain and the mental health of long-term care residents, plus potential therapies and ways to boost clinical trial diversity
By Paula Spencer Scott
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July 30, 2021
A person packing up items in their "go bag" in case of an emergency. Next Avenue

Ready, Set, Go Bag!

FEMA recommends preparing for disaster by assembling a “go bag” of food, medicine and other essentials, but some people are doing much more
By Judy Colbert
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November 1, 2023
A wife and husband cooking together

Specially Tailored Meals Can Help You Recover From a Hospital Stay

But there are challenges with the 'food as medicine' concept
By Judy Stringer
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June 29, 2020
An older adult and their adult child doing spring cleaning around the house to make the home safer. Next Avenue

Spring Cleaning Can Make Your Home Environment Safer

Clearing out medicine cabinets, organizing papers and making a home fall-proof are ways to start
By Julie Hayes
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April 20, 2022
Headshot of DeLon Canterbury. Next Avenue, 2024 Advocates for Aging

DeLon Canterbury: A New Approach to Prescribing Medications

As a pharmacist, the founder of GeriatRX wants to change the standard of practice when it comes to prescriptions and older adults
By Julie Pfitzinger
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March 12, 2024
Doctor looking depressed with hands on head. Medicine, doctors, health care, Next Avenue

How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors and Patients

The 'Uncaring' author and physician explains and says health care must be more customer-friendly
By Richard Eisenberg
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May 19, 2021
A woman wearing a face mask and hairnet working in a kitchen. Next Avenue

Help Yourself by Helping Others

Volunteer work can offer significant health benefits, especially for older adults
By Ellen Ryan
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November 13, 2023
A woman using a pill box to organize and safely manage her medication. Next Avenue

Managing Your Medications Safely

Medication reconciliation, which means going over all your current medications, should regularly be done with your health care provider and your pharmacist
By Barbra Williams Cosentino
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April 1, 2024
A geriatrician durng an appointment with an older adult. Next Avenue, shortage, geriatrics
Opinion

It's a Terrific Time to Be a Geriatrician

Our expertise is needed now more than ever, and opportunities for innovation are abundant
By Dr. Benjamin J. Seligman
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April 25, 2024
A group of people playing basketball outside. Next Avenue

Basketball and Breakfast

Shooting hoops on a Saturday morning isn't quite what it used to be for these older athletes, but it's still fun
By Dennis Danziger
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October 14, 2022
A woman waking up with tailbone pain. Next Avenue, Coccydynia

Coccydynia: A Pain in the Tail

Tailbone pain can be chronic or acute, can resolve on its own or necessitate interventions ranging from moderate lifestyle changes to, in rare cases, surgery  
By Laurie Saloman
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March 20, 2024
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