Chronic Pain
A lot of Americans suffer from chronic pain because of various conditions—in fact, as many as 1 in 10 adults have reported that they suffer from pain that has lasted a year or more! You may now have to sit out on activities you once enjoyed such as playing tennis, lifting weights, and entertaining your children or grandchildren.
Many scientists have found that as we age, we tend to become more sedentary. Staying active could be key to keeping away your pain. If you find activity and over-the-counter medications unhelpful, then you may want to speak to your health care provider. The Alliance has highlighted important information regarding chronic pain below.
Related Publications
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Report2007 Task Force Report on Aging Research Funding
April 2007 | Alliance for Aging Research
Related topics: Aging Research Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Caregiving Chronic Pain Diabetes Federal Funding Geriatric Training Health Incontinence Medical Innovation Men's Health Mental Health Osteoporosis Other Diseases of Aging Parkinson's Disease Prevention Stroke Vision Loss Women's HealthThe 2007 Task Force on Aging Research Funding--more than 85 non-partisan disease groups, patient advocates, and foundations--urges Congress and the President to chart a better course for medical research on behalf of America's aging population. This year's report of the Task Force calls for a 6.7% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health in FY 2008. It also presents data on the burden of 27 diseases and conditions that predominately affect older Americans, highlights some of the exciting work the NIH is doing to decrease these burdens, and serves as a resource for policymakers working to establish the funding levels necessary to advance healthy aging. -
Science in the SpotlightDon't Be Such a Pain!
Pain is an unpleasant subject. -
Press ReleaseAlliance for Aging Research Urges You to Take Control of Your Pain
Washington, DC; The Alliance for Aging Research has a new tool for helping manage the aches and pains associated with growing older.
