Prevention
As scientists learn more about the potential cause of certain chronic diseases, they provide insight into how we can take control of our health and prevent some diseases from developing. This is good news for those who have yet to develop diseases such as osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer.While a lot of prevention recommendations suggest following a well-balanced diet and getting the recommended amount of daily exercise, other preventative measures include regularly schedule check-ups with your health care provider, to catch things like pre-cancerous cells and low bone mass. You have these prevention tools at your fingertips. Use the resources below to learn more about which chronic diseases are preventable and the steps you can take to ensure you stay chronic disease free as long as possible.
Related Publications
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DocumentThe Severe Burden of Diabetes on America's Seniors
May 2010
Related topics: Access to Breakthroughs Diabetes Health Medical Innovation Prevention ResearchIn an Alliance for Aging Research and American Diabetes Association joint briefing, Dr. William Rowley from The Institute for Alternative Futures presented on the economic burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. His slides are available here. -
DocumentHuman Burden of Diabetes and The Importance of Research
May 2010
Related topics: Access to Breakthroughs Diabetes Health Medical Innovation Prevention ResearchIn an Alliance for Aging Research and American Diabetes Association joint briefing, Dr. K.M. Venkat Narayan from Emory University in Atlanta presented on the human burden of diabetes and the need for continued research into prevention, management and treatment options. His slides are available here. -
Science in the SpotlightOur Sick Environment: Threatening Healthy Aging
Spring 2010 | Alliance for Aging Research
Related topics: Aging Research Health Nutrition Prevention ResearchHeadlines continue to be filled with news about how we are “pre-programmed” for disease, but our genes are not the only things putting us at risk. When it comes to age-related chronic diseases, major risk factors like genetics, age, gender, and environmental factors appear to interact to cause disease.
