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New biomarker tracks cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease

NIHApril 14, 2025

Scientists uncovered a new biomarker that may help predict cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease.The findings suggest measures of two proteins could improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and help predict or monitor cognitive decline.

Sleep Health Education and Awareness

NIHApril 10, 2025

About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health.

Help for Mental Illnesses

NIHApril 10, 2025

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

Slowing Sarcopenia

NIHApril 4, 2025

“With aging, you start losing muscle mass, muscle strength, and have some limitations with your activities,” says Dr. Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, an aging expert at NIH.

Consider Your Liver

NIHApril 4, 2025

Your liver is one of the most important organs inside your body, and it’s also the largest. But do you know what it does or even where it’s located? One thing’s for sure: You can’t live without it. Your liver carries out hundreds of essential tasks every day.

Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk

NIHMarch 26, 2025

NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.

Non-opioid compound for chronic pain relief

NIHMarch 25, 2025

Scientists developed a compound that appeared to relieve pain in mice without adverse side effects.

Build Social Bonds to Protect Health

NIHMarch 13, 2025

The Power of Personal Connections

Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults

NIHFebruary 27, 2025

Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.

Alzheimer’s causes and risk factors

NIHFebruary 27, 2025

Scientists believe that a combination of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors influence when Alzheimer’s disease begins and how it progresses.