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What Naked Mole Rats Tell Us About Cancer and Longevity

Cancer and Longevity

This scientist's research shows the animal world holds keys to living longer

JULY 27, 2018 | By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

Is There Such a Thing as Normal Aging?

We may expect certain behaviors and issues across the later decades

JULY 26, 2018 | By Bruce Horovitz

Exercise Tips on How to Combat the Sedentary Life

A podcast episode with an American Council on Exercise director on getting active

JULY 25, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Should You Try Deep-Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s?

Think of this option as getting a pacemaker for the brain

JULY 18, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

Should You Record Your Visits to the Doctor?

Should You Record Your Visits to the Doctor?

It might be a good idea, but be sure to do it the right way

JULY 13, 2018 | By Lorna Collier

Can a Robot Offer Care and Companionship as We Age?

New robots may be used to battle social isolation in older adults

JULY 10, 2018 | By PBS NewsHour

The Key to Ultimate Health: Bioresilience

These lifestyle interventions can help us all live longer

JUNE 18, 2018 | By Joon Yun, M.D.

Why Isn’t Innovation Booming for Boomers?

Most people think that tech and people 65+ don't mix. Not true.

JUNE 8, 2018 | By Seth Sternberg

Tech Venture Ties Rural Elders to Their Communities

CommunO2 is piloting its new computer platform in rural Michigan

MAY 31, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Making It Easier to Get Transportation to Rural Health Care

Rural Health Care

Older adults are among those most in need of services

MAY 7, 2018 | By Katherine Seligman

Is There a Doctor in the Town?

Addressing a critical need for more rural physicians, especially for older adults

APRIL 6, 2018 | By Beth Baker

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APRIL 2, 2018 | By VSP Vision Care

How Universities Drive Innovation in Aging

Their case studies improve health in the face of longevity

MARCH 9, 2018 | By Pinchas Cohen, M.D.

The Latest Technologies for Vision Loss

Technologies for Vision Los

New innovations offer choices beyond canes and seeing-eye dogs

DECEMBER 20, 2017 | By Randy Rieland

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A New Technology Can Connect Senior Community Residents With Their Families and Keep Them Informed

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LifeShare entrepreneurs keep the tech simple while serving communities and families

OCTOBER 19, 2017 | By Miles McCollum

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When Wearable Alert Technology Fails

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Exposing the unreliability of medical alert wearables

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 | By Rob Deubell

What’s on the Minds of Top Aging Experts

Tech, alcohol and ageism were hot topics at this gathering of scientists and scholars

AUGUST 8, 2017 | By Sophie Okolo

‘Longevity Marketplace’ Tech on Display at Boomer Venture Summit

The Silicon Valley conference gathers tech-in-aging founders and investors

JULY 25, 2017 | By Dan Fost

How People 50+ Will Live in the Near and Distant Future

Next Avenue looks ahead in honor of our 5th anniversary

MAY 16, 2017 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

5 Misperceptions of Tech, Aging and Business Innovation

Here's one misperception: the older user is always the same as the buyer

MAY 11, 2017 | By Joseph F. Coughlin

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

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