Exercise is an important pillar of a healthy lifestyle. Previous blogs by the Center explain the benefits of regular exercise. Many of these benefits are easy to see or feel; however, some of the most important changes from exercise are happening at the cellular level. Recent research suggests that exercise has the ability to reprogram […]
Neuroinflammation in aging and disease
Our bodies are equipped with a variety of ways to fight cellular stress. Whether the origins of this stress are internal or external, inflammation is one of the most important defense mechanisms we have set in place. If we acquire burns, cuts, or insect bites, inflammation produces redness and swelling surrounding the injured area. When […]
Aging and disabilities
Nearly half of adults over the age of 60 live with a disability worldwide, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. In the United States, about 1 in 4 people live with a disability, with mobility impairments being the most common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For […]
