Summer 2007

Feature Article

Keeping Up the Fight Against Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease is a classic “good news, bad news” story. Although improved treatments have led to lower death rates, an aging and overweight population poses challenges for the U.S. health care system, experts said at a recent briefing in Washington, D.C.

"The real transformative way for us to address cardiovascular disease will be from science and discoveries that translate into optimal medical care," said Daniel Perry, executive director of the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research, which co-sponsored the Capitol Hill briefing in February with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Living Legend

Ruth Lubic: A Labor of Love

Innovative, determined and passionate are words that best describe Ruth Lubic, who at age 80, continues to be an outspoken advocate for women and families, particularly the poor. A nurse-midwife for 45 years, she is recognized as a national leader in promoting an intimate, “low tech, high touch” approach to childbirth.

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Science in the Spotlight

The Secrets of Eating for Your Age

Mom’s advice to eat your vegetables and get a well-rounded diet doesn’t get any less relevant as you get older. As you age, eating right continues to play a vital role in whether or not you will enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. However, eating right for your age may mean making some adjustments in your eating habits.

Get Mad Before You Get Old!

Get Mad Before You Get Old: Caring for Caregivers

Chronic illness takes its toll in many ways, including decreased quality of life and increased mortality. But while the suffering of patients is well known, the effect such illness has on caregivers can be just as crippling, and even deadly.

Alliance View

Manage Your Over-the-Counter Medications

Over-the-counter medications can be an effective and relatively inexpensive way to reduce pain, get a good night’s sleep, and be more productive. But because they’re available easily without a prescription, many people may mistakenly believe that taking them contains no risk.