Alliance for Aging Research

Professor Rich Miller on delaying aging

2008-08-14T12:15:00+00:00

University of Michigan’s Rich Miller has a telling eye for the symmetry and beauty of the natural world. Spend time appreciating his nature photography – which he brings back from the Galapagos Islands, Kenya, Patagonia and the Antarctic – and you will be entranced and enriched http://www.pbase.com/millerr.

Diseases in the Shadows III: Focus on Caregiver Mortality

2008-08-08T13:45:00+00:00

Bone Health of Americans is in Jeopardy

2008-08-08T13:30:00+00:00

In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Dr. Joan Lappe presented on the human burden of osteoporosis and the need for continued research into prevention and treatment options. Her slides are available here.

The Value of Innovation in Osteoporosis

2008-08-08T13:30:00+00:00

In an Alliance for Aging Research, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) joint briefing, Rachael Fleurence, PhD, presented on the current economic burden of osteoporosis and the value of innovation in reducing that burden. Her slides are available here.

15th Annual Bipartisan Congressional Awards Dinner

2008-08-06T17:00:00+00:00

The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation--Osteoporosis

2008-08-04T13:30:00+00:00

The first volume of The Silver Book was launched in 2006 and has quickly become a trusted resource for health policy practitioners. The Silver Book®: Osteoporosis is the latest volume in this important collection. Each section in the volume includes charts, statistics, and key findings that together paint a comprehensive picture of the burden of osteoporosis and the tremendous potential of innovation. Much of the data focuses on the older population—those most at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.

New Resource Focuses On The Growing Burden Of Osteoporosis

2008-08-04T13:15:00+00:00

Today the Alliance for Aging Research, in partnership with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), released a new volume of The Silver Book®: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation. The latest addition to The Silver Book series focuses on the most prevalent bone disease in the U.S.—osteoporosis. The volume was released at a Capitol Hill briefing which featured medical and economic experts and patients. In addition, Reps. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) and Michael Burgess (R-TX), champions of legislation to promote prevention and testing for the disease, supported the briefing.

Nancy Hecker

2008-07-29T12:00:00+00:00

The Silver Book: Osteoporosis Briefing

2008-07-22T15:15:00+00:00

peyush

2008-07-16T11:00:00+00:00

Data on Chronic Disease Helps Inform the Debate

2008-07-11T17:45:00+00:00

While Senators Obama and McCain agree on few things when it comes to overhauling the American health care system, both have acknowledged the importance of a plan that addresses chronic disease—the primary driver of health care costs.

Experts Call for New Research Focus to Slow Aging and Extend Healthy Life

2008-07-09T16:45:00+00:00

Acknowledging increases in life expectancy and unprecedented aging of populations worldwide, experts from the United States and United Kingdom make the case for a new model of health promotion aimed at slowing aging in humans. Published online by the British Medical Journal (BMJ.com), the experts argue that interventions in aging that have worked in animals are now appropriate for disease prevention in humans and call for a well-funded and aggressive research strategy to extend healthy life.

Jorge Dominguez

2008-07-02T07:30:00+00:00

Alliance for Aging Research Recognizes Erik Fatemi

2008-06-24T15:45:00+00:00

The Alliance for Aging Research will honor Erik Fatemi, a staff member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, for his public service and commitment to medical research with its inaugural Florence S. Mahoney Making A Difference Award. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), chairman of the subcommittee, will participate in the award ceremony and reception to be held this evening at the Reserve Officers Association.

Standing Strong: Preventing Osteoporosis Podcast

2008-06-19T15:30:00+00:00

What foods are good for your bones and which ones may be hurting them? What exercise is best for warding off weak bones? When should you start getting your bones scanned?

Find out the answers and get other interesting tips on prevention and treatment in this podcast with Dr. Michelle Bellantoni from Johns Hopkins University. An expert in osteoporosis, Dr. Bellantoni discusses the details of prevention and talks about some of the latest news and research on osteoporosis. To listen to this podcast, click here.