Aging and Health Matters

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This series contains podcasts on topics related to aging and health.

  1. 09/07/2023

    Prevalence of Arthritis Among Adult Caregivers

    While caregiving provides numerous benefits, it can negatively affect caregivers' mental and physical health because caregivers often provide care while neglecting their own health care needs. A recent CDC study found that nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report fair or poor health; almost 2 in 5 caregivers have at least two chronic diseases; and 1 in 8 caregivers aged 45 or older self-reported worsening memory loss.

    Prevalence of Arthritis Among Adult Caregivers

  2. 08/23/2023

    Racial and Ethnic Differences in Subjective Cognitive Decline

    CDC study finds self-reported worsening memory loss among people 45+ differed for racial and ethnic groups, ranging from 5% among Asian and Pacific Islander adults, to nearly 17% among American Indian and Alaska Native adults. Memory loss that worsens over time can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

    Racial and Ethnic Differences in Subjective Cognitive Decline

  3. 07/13/2022

    Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

    Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged ≥65 years. A growing body of evidence has identified potential modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), including high blood pressure, not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline, obesity, diabetes, depression, current smoking, hearing loss, and binge drinking. A new CDC study examined the status of these modifiable risk factors among adults aged ≥45 years and found that the most common were high blood pressure and not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline; each was found in nearly half of adults.

    Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

  4. 10/14/2021

    Increasing Arthritis Prevalence among US Adults

    Arthritis prevalence is on the rise, with an estimated 58.5 million US adults reporting doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to a new CDC analysis. Dr. Kristina Theis, epidemiologist and lead author on the report, discusses the report's findings, including the increase in US adults with arthritis, how adults with arthritis can manage their symptoms, and how providers, public health professionals, and community members can help.

    Increasing Arthritis Prevalence among US Adults

  5. 04/21/2021

    Depresión y ansiedad entre los adultos con artritis

    Entrevista con la Dra. Louise Murphy, epidemióloga sénior y experta en la materia, del Programa de los CDC contra la Artritis sobre la conexión entre la artritis y la salud mental, en especial entre la ansiedad y la depresión.

    Depresión y ansiedad entre los adultos con artritis

  6. 04/14/2021

    Depression and Anxiety Among Adults with Arthritis

    Interview with CDC's senior epidemiologist and arthritis subject matter expert, Dr. Louise Murphy, about the connection between arthritis and mental health, namely depression and anxiety.

    Depression and Anxiety Among Adults with Arthritis

  7. 10/28/2020

    Baby Boomers Who Are Caregivers Report Being in Poor Health

    Caregivers who are part of the baby boomer generation reported having more chronic disease, more disability, and lower self-rated health compared to non-caregivers-putting them at risk of needing care themselves.

    Baby Boomers Who Are Caregivers Report Being in Poor Health

  8. 08/19/2020

    Cuerpo sano, cerebro sano (Healthy Body, Healthy Brain)

    La salud del celebro y la salud física son especialmente importantes a medida que envejecemos. ¿Sabía que algunas personas con afecciones crónicas están en mayor riesgo de enfermedad de Alzheimer? Descubra 8 maneras de mantener su cuerpo sano que también podrían mantener su cerebro sano.

    Cuerpo sano, cerebro sano (Healthy Body, Healthy Brain)
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This series contains podcasts on topics related to aging and health.

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  • Creator
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
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    Aging and Health Matters

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