Can We Prevent Aging?
Find out the truth behind antioxidants, calorie restriction, hormones, and supplements. Discover ways to support healthy aging and prevent or delay the onset of age-related disease and decline.
Depression is not a normal part of aging, though many older adults feel depressed. Learn about the causes and signs of depression and how to fight it.
Flu—Get the Shot
Learn all about flu—how it spreads, symptoms and treatment, the difference between cold and flu, and the importance of getting a flu shot.
HIV, AIDS, and Older People
Find out about HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS in older adults. Learn how people get AIDS, if there is a cure, and what are the symptoms.
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: What Do We Know?
Although Alzheimer's disease currently has no cure, recent research results point toward a day when it might be possible to delay, slow down, or even prevent this devastating brain disorder. This 24-page booklet describes the latest NIA-funded research about prevention of Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline, from physical exercise and diet to social engagement and cognitive training. Also included are tips for staying healthy as you grow older.
Shots For Safety
Read about shots for shingles, pneumonia, flu (influenza), tetanus, diphtheria, MMR, and other diseases. Learn how these vaccines can keep you well.
Skin Care and Aging
Learn to care for your aging skin, including dry skin, and lower your risk for skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.