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A happy older couple at a park, sitting close together on the ground, and the woman has her arm around the man.

December 17, 2020

Positive mood in older adults suggests better brain function

Featured Research

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December 11, 2020

Census Bureau releases interactive Story Map on population aging trends

Announcements

The coastline of the island of Sardinia and the surrounding sea.

December 10, 2020

Genetic study in Sardinia shines new light on disease and immunity

Featured Research

Scientists

December 07, 2020

NIA Director’s Regional Meeting 2020

Events

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December 04, 2020

NIH researchers link cases of ALS and FTD to a mutation associated with Huntington’s disease

Press Releases

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December 03, 2020

Mouse Aging Cell Atlas enables discovery of cellular-specific aging changes in different cell types and organs

Featured Research

An older couple, holding hands, walking on a sidewalk in a neighborhood.

November 30, 2020

Maintaining mobility and preventing disability are key to living independently as we age

Featured Research

Microglia cell, shaded white in the foreground, with β-amyloid plagues in orange and other cellular structures shaded blue in the background.

November 19, 2020

Microglia, the brain’s trash collector cells, may play larger role in brain health, may reveal clues to disease treatments

Featured Research

Older adult man lying bed who cannot sleep.

November 12, 2020

Sleep disturbances linked to abnormal deposits of certain proteins in the brain

Featured Research

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November 10, 2020

Census Bureau releases new report on commuting patterns of older workers

Announcements

Older women sitting at tables, playing cards at a senior center.

November 05, 2020

Different forms of tau protein may relate to how fast dementia worsens

Featured Research

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November 02, 2020

New report on indicators of well-being among older Americans

Announcements

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October 29, 2020

Sharing concerning test results with Alzheimer’s research participants does not cause distress, studies find

Featured Research

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October 22, 2020

Genetic clues found for cognitive resilience to Alzheimer’s disease

Featured Research

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October 21, 2020

#ResearchDiversity Day

Events

A diverse group of happy older adults that appear healthy.

October 15, 2020

NIA announces awards to foster healthy longevity innovations in low-income settings

Announcements

Three older men sitting outside talking to each other.

October 15, 2020

Death certificates may not adequately report dementia as cause of death

Featured Research

A happy older couple walking and pushing their bikes on a path in a park.

October 08, 2020

New understanding of how immune systems differ by sex and change with age

Featured Research

A physical therapist is examining the knee of an older man who is sitting on an exam table in a medical office.

October 07, 2020

Machine learning detects early signs of osteoarthritis

Featured Research

Woman standing in her home, rubbing her neck and back, and appears to be in pain.

October 06, 2020

Pain rising among younger Americans with less education

Featured Research