Environmental Hazards: Connections Between The Environment And The Aging Process
June 8, 2019
Familiar with the saying “you are what you eat?” Well, how about “you are what you breathe?” That may become your new mantra as we realize that climate change, one of the world’s most pressing concerns, has significant impact on health – especially for older adults. It’s a tricky…
Catch Your Breath: How Your Lungs Change As You Age
February 13, 2019
It’s not your imagination: your breathing may change, and you may be more susceptible to pneumonia or other bacterial or viral lung infections, as you age. To better understand why that may happen, it’s important to first understand the biological process going on in your lungs as you breathe in…