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Harvard Health has a number of reports about the aging process to help older adults make the most out of the golden years. Aging research topics covered include everything from improving memory to living independently in your later years. Browse our publications on aging below.
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A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease
Have you noticed memory problems piling up in ways that affect daily life in yourself or someone you love? Do you find yourself struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word, becoming confused in new places, or botching tasks that once came easily? About 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and estimates suggest it will affect 7.7 million by 2030. Already, it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. This Special Health Report includes in-depth... Learn more »
Exercise: A program you can live with
What can improve your mood, boost your ability to fend off infection, and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer? The answer is regular exercise. It may seem too good to be true, but it's not. Hundreds of studies demonstrate that exercise helps you feel better and live longer. This report answers many important questions about physical activity. It will also help guide you through starting and maintaining an exercise program that suits your abilities... Learn more »
Healthy Women, Healthy Lives: A Guide to Preventing Disease, from the Landmark Nurses' Health Study
Healthy Women, Healthy Lives provides women with information obtained from the landmark Nurses' Health Study at Harvard Medical School — as well as data from other significant women's health research — so that they can achieve and maintain good health throughout their lives. Learn more »
Improving Memory: Understanding age-related memory loss
By age 60, more than half of adults have concerns about their memory. However, minor memory lapses that occur with age are not usually signs of a serious neurological disorder, such as Alzheimer’s disease, but rather the result of normal changes in the structure and function of the brain. This report describes age-related changes and other causes of memory impairment — and how to distinguish between them. Learn more »
Sexuality in Midlife and Beyond
The physical transformations your body undergoes as you age have a major influence on your sexuality. This report will take you through the stages of sexual response and explain how aging affects each. You’ll also learn how chronic illnesses, common medications, and emotional issues can influence your sexual capabilities. Finally, you’ll find a detailed discussion of various medical treatments, counseling, and self-help techniques to address the most common types of sexual problems. Learn more »
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory
Preventing memory loss, whether due to aging or illness is possible. In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Achieving Optimal Memory, Dr. Aaron Nelson describes simple strategies to achieve optimal functioning, including: how much lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise, affect memory, how to tell if you need to see a doctor, and which proven methods help to build your memory power. Learn more »
Harvard Health Letter
It's important to keep up with the medical news that affects your health and well-being. It's even better when the facts come directly from the more than 8,000 doctors and researchers at Harvard Medical School. There is no more trustworthy source of medical research articles and advice than the Harvard Health Letter. Learn more »
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