Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

Is age a controllable risk factor for disease? Understanding the distinction

According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 will nearly double between 2015 and 2050. Despite the inevitability of this demographic shift, many people question: **Is age a controllable risk factor for disease?** While chronological age itself is uncontrollable, the choices and behaviors throughout a person's life significantly influence their biological aging and overall health outcomes.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Understanding the Factors Not Within a Person's Control for Osteoporosis

According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass. While diet and exercise are important, some of the most significant risk factors for this disease are not within a person's control for osteoporosis, making it crucial to understand the full picture of bone health.

Read Healthy Aging