From Alzheimer’s disease to osteoarthritis, having another birthday increases your risk of becoming a statistic. That’s because the greatest risk factor for most chronic diseases is aging.
Recent research suggests that aging may be a modifiable risk factor – in other words, a process that can be controlled. In Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging, we discuss what we currently know about the aging process and what you can expect to experience as you get older.
Inside you will find the following and more:
Common age-related changes
How to slow the aging process
How to challenge the brain and body
Retirement planning and living a fulfilling life
Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging outlines ways that you can remain healthy as you age, so that your later years can be some of your best years.
