Aging increases the chance of developing high blood pressure even in people with heart-healthy habits. If left untreated, it can pose serious health risks. The good news is there are things you can do to control high blood pressure. This article and infographic from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) outlines the risks along with the actions you can take to keep your blood pressure in check.
These tips from the AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health can improve the quality of your sleep, which can help to support better cognitive function as you age.
Having a healthy heart can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The Global Council on Brain Health recommends taking these six steps to keep your heart and brain working at their best.
This video from the National Institute of Aging (NIA) helps to explain the difference between normal forgetfulness and more serious memory problems.
This article from the NIA has more information about memory problems, forgetfulness, and aging.
Research from Johns Hopkins shows a link between hearing loss and other health-related issues such as walking problems and dementia. One study found that mild hearing loss doubled the risk of dementia in some adults and that more severe hearing loss increased the risk further. Read more about the research in this article from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
This summary article and downloadable brief from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is the fourth of a series of topic-specific documents focusing on public health issues related to older adults. The brief presents data about the characteristics of middle-aged and older adults, those aged 45 years and older, who reported subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and one or more chronic diseases.
A study published in Neurology and funded in part by the National Institute of Aging (NIA) compiled research data to learn more about the link between early-life cardiovascular risk and late-life cognitive change.
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between cataract removal in older adults and a reduced risk of developing dementia. Learn more in this article from the NIH National Institute on Aging.
Read this report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) to learn why maintaining a healthy heart may also benefit the brain. You can also find more information in this AARP article.
Learn more about the connection between heart and brain health and find tips on how to keep both healthy with this resource from The Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
