This series contains podcasts on topics related to aging and health. https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyAging https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/media/AHWG.jpg https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyAging 1400 1400 en-US imtech@cdc.gov Public Health Podcasts This series contains podcasts on topics related to aging and health. No U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) podcasts@cdc.gov Public Health While caregiving provides numerous benefits, it can negatively affect caregivers' mental and physical health because caregivers often provide care while neglecting their own health care needs. A recent CDC study found that nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report fair or poor health; almost 2 in 5 caregivers have at least two chronic diseases; and 1 in 8 caregivers aged 45 or older self-reported worsening memory loss. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=736822 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7144a1.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:34:00 EDT Aging Arthritis Caregiver Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:11:50 No While caregiving provides numerous benefits, it can negatively affect caregivers' mental and physical health because caregivers often provide care while neglecting their own health care needs. A recent CDC study found that nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report fair or poor health; almost 2 in 5 caregivers have at least two chronic diseases; and 1 in 8 caregivers aged 45 or older self-reported worsening memory loss. Aging, Arthritis, Caregiver, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health CDC study finds self-reported worsening memory loss among people 45+ differed for racial and ethnic groups, ranging from 5% among Asian and Pacific Islander adults, to nearly 17% among American Indian and Alaska Native adults. Memory loss that worsens over time can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=736339 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7210a1.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:20:00 EDT Aging Cognitive Health Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Race and Ethnicity Public Health 00:08:08 No CDC study finds self-reported worsening memory loss among people 45+ differed for racial and ethnic groups, ranging from 5% among Asian and Pacific Islander adults, to nearly 17% among American Indian and Alaska Native adults. Memory loss that worsens over time can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Aging, Cognitive Health, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Race and Ethnicity, Public Health Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged ≥65 years. A growing body of evidence has identified potential modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), including high blood pressure, not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline, obesity, diabetes, depression, current smoking, hearing loss, and binge drinking. A new CDC study examined the status of these modifiable risk factors among adults aged ≥45 years and found that the most common were high blood pressure and not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline; each was found in nearly half of adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=730355 https://www.cdc.gov/aging Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:34:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Cognitive Health Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:09:30 No Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans aged ≥65 years. A growing body of evidence has identified potential modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), including high blood pressure, not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline, obesity, diabetes, depression, current smoking, hearing loss, and binge drinking. A new CDC study examined the status of these modifiable risk factors among adults aged ≥45 years and found that the most common were high blood pressure and not meeting the aerobic physical activity guideline; each was found in nearly half of adults. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver, Cognitive Health, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health Caregiving can negatively affect caregivers' physical and mental health. Unpaid adult caregivers age 45 and older reported greater Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) than noncaregivers. Caregivers with SCD were more than likely than those without SCD to report chronic health conditions, a history of depression, and frequent activity limitations. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=594685 https://www.cdc.gov/aging Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:34:00 EDT Aging Caregiver Cognitive Health Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Physical Activity for Seniors Public Health 00:10:47 No Caregiving can negatively affect caregivers' physical and mental health. Unpaid adult caregivers age 45 and older reported greater Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) than noncaregivers. Caregivers with SCD were more than likely than those without SCD to report chronic health conditions, a history of depression, and frequent activity limitations. Aging, Caregiver, Cognitive Health, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Physical Activity for Seniors, Public Health Arthritis prevalence is on the rise, with an estimated 58.5 million US adults reporting doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to a new CDC analysis. Dr. Kristina Theis, epidemiologist and lead author on the report, discusses the report's findings, including the increase in US adults with arthritis, how adults with arthritis can manage their symptoms, and how providers, public health professionals, and community members can help. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=427882 https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:40:00 EDT Aging Arthritis Disabilities and Health Fibromyalgia Gout Healthy Aging Mental Health Older Adults' Health Osteoarthritis (OA) Physical Activity Physical Activity for Seniors Social Determinants of Health Public Health 00:04:51 NATIONAL CTR FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & HLTH PROM No Arthritis prevalence is on the rise, with an estimated 58.5 million US adults reporting doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to a new CDC analysis. Dr. Kristina Theis, epidemiologist and lead author on the report, discusses the report's findings, including the increase in US adults with arthritis, how adults with arthritis can manage their symptoms, and how providers, public health professionals, and community members can help. Aging, Arthritis, Disabilities and Health, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Healthy Aging, Mental Health, Older Adults' Health, Osteoarthritis (OA), Physical Activity, Physical Activity for Seniors, Social Determinants of Health, Public Health Entrevista con la Dra. Louise Murphy, epidemióloga sénior y experta en la materia, del Programa de los CDC contra la Artritis sobre la conexión entre la artritis y la salud mental, en especial entre la ansiedad y la depresión. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=421080 https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/spanish/index.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:09:00 EDT Aging Arthritis Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Older Adults' Health Physical Activity Physical Activity for Seniors Spanish-Speaking Older Adults Actividad física Actividad física para ancianos Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable Enfermedad de Alzheimer Envejecimiento Envejecimiento saludable Prevención de enfermedades crónicas Public Health 00:07:34 No Entrevista con la Dra. Louise Murphy, epidemióloga sénior y experta en la materia, del Programa de los CDC contra la Artritis sobre la conexión entre la artritis y la salud mental, en especial entre la ansiedad y la depresión. Aging, Arthritis, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Older Adults' Health, Physical Activity, Physical Activity for Seniors, Spanish-Speaking Older Adults, Actividad física, Actividad física para ancianos, Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, Envejecimiento, Envejecimiento saludable, Prevención de enfermedades crónicas, Public Health Interview with CDC's senior epidemiologist and arthritis subject matter expert, Dr. Louise Murphy, about the connection between arthritis and mental health, namely depression and anxiety. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=420525 https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/index.html Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:49:00 EDT Aging Arthritis Healthy Aging Mental Health Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:06:17 No Interview with CDC's senior epidemiologist and arthritis subject matter expert, Dr. Louise Murphy, about the connection between arthritis and mental health, namely depression and anxiety. Aging, Arthritis, Healthy Aging, Mental Health, Older Adults' Health, Public Health Caregivers who are part of the baby boomer generation reported having more chronic disease, more disability, and lower self-rated health compared to non-caregivers-putting them at risk of needing care themselves. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=412477 https://wwwdev.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/caregivers-baby-boomers-report-poor-health/index.html#/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:45:00 EDT Aging Caregiver Disabilities and Health Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:05:43 No Caregivers who are part of the baby boomer generation reported having more chronic disease, more disability, and lower self-rated health compared to non-caregivers-putting them at risk of needing care themselves. Aging, Caregiver, Disabilities and Health, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health La salud del celebro y la salud física son especialmente importantes a medida que envejecemos. ¿Sabía que algunas personas con afecciones crónicas están en mayor riesgo de enfermedad de Alzheimer? Descubra 8 maneras de mantener su cuerpo sano que también podrían mantener su cerebro sano. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=410065 https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/podcastseries/id/302101 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:06:00 EDT Aging Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Older Adults' Health Physical Activity Physical Activity for Seniors Actividad física Actividad física para ancianos Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable Enfermedad de Alzheimer Envejecimiento Envejecimiento saludable Prevención de enfermedades crónicas Public Health 00:06:32 No La salud del celebro y la salud física son especialmente importantes a medida que envejecemos. ¿Sabía que algunas personas con afecciones crónicas están en mayor riesgo de enfermedad de Alzheimer? Descubra 8 maneras de mantener su cuerpo sano que también podrían mantener su cerebro sano. Aging, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Older Adults' Health, Physical Activity, Physical Activity for Seniors, Actividad física, Actividad física para ancianos, Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, Envejecimiento, Envejecimiento saludable, Prevención de enfermedades crónicas, Public Health Brain health and physical health are especially important as we age. Did you know some people with chronic health conditions are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease? Find out about 8 ways to keep your body healthy that may also keep your brain healthy. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=408892 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/index.html Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:47:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Chronic Disease Prevention Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:04:54 No Brain health and physical health are especially important as we age. Did you know some people with chronic health conditions are at greater risk for Alzheimer's disease? Find out about 8 ways to keep your body healthy that may also keep your brain healthy. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Disease Prevention, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health Loneliness and social isolation puts older adults at risk for several serious medical problems including dementia. It is an underrecognized risk to the public's health. Dr. Craig Thomas, director of CDC's Division of Population Health, is interviewed about a new report on this topic. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=407659 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/publications/podcasts.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:16:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:04:56 No Loneliness and social isolation puts older adults at risk for several serious medical problems including dementia. It is an underrecognized risk to the public's health. Dr. Craig Thomas, director of CDC's Division of Population Health, is interviewed about a new report on this topic. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health Although caregiving has many benefits, it's important to recognize that caregivers may be compromising their own health. One in five adults report being a caregiver for a family member or friend, and 21% say they are in fair or poor health, according to a large, long term study of more than 252,000 adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=406088 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/publications/journal.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:31:00 EDT Aging Caregiver Healthy Aging Older Adults' Health Public Health 00:04:56 No Although caregiving has many benefits, it's important to recognize that caregivers may be compromising their own health. One in five adults report being a caregiver for a family member or friend, and 21% say they are in fair or poor health, according to a large, long term study of more than 252,000 adults. Aging, Caregiver, Healthy Aging, Older Adults' Health, Public Health Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, some cancers, and even Alzheimer's disease. People may feel better each time they are active. Find out how much activity people should be getting, and the type of activities recommended for older adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=405188 https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/podcastseries/id/302101 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:59:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Older Adults' Health Physical Activity Physical Activity for Seniors Public Health 00:04:19 NATIONAL CTR FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & HLTH PROM No Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease, some cancers, and even Alzheimer's disease. People may feel better each time they are active. Find out how much activity people should be getting, and the type of activities recommended for older adults. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Older Adults' Health, Physical Activity, Physical Activity for Seniors, Public Health Hacer actividad física con regularidad está asociado a un menor riesgo de presentar muchas enfermedades crónicas, como las enfermedades cardiacas, algunos cánceres e incluso la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Es posible que las personas se sientan mejor cada vez que están activas. Entérese cuánta actividad deberían hacer y el tipo de actividades que se recomiendan para los adultos mayores. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=405185 https://tools.cdc.gov/medialibrary/index.aspx#/podcastseries/id/302101 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:38:00 EDT Aging Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Older Adults' Health Physical Activity Physical Activity for Seniors Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable Enfermedad de Alzheimer Envejecimiento Envejecimiento saludable Public Health 00:05:28 NATIONAL CTR FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION & HLTH PROM No Hacer actividad física con regularidad está asociado a un menor riesgo de presentar muchas enfermedades crónicas, como las enfermedades cardiacas, algunos cánceres e incluso la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Es posible que las personas se sientan mejor cada vez que están activas. Entérese cuánta actividad deberían hacer y el tipo de actividades que se recomiendan para los adultos mayores. Aging, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Older Adults' Health, Physical Activity, Physical Activity for Seniors, Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, Envejecimiento, Envejecimiento saludable, Public Health Un estilo de vida saludable podría ayudar a reducir su riesgo de tener la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Dos estudios grandes, de larga duración, indican que la actividad física adecuada, una alimentación nutritiva, un consumo limitado de alcohol y no fumar podrían ayudar, incluso a las personas que tienen un riesgo promedio o intermedio debido a sus genes. Nota del estudio de producción: Las voces de Montrece Ransom y Scott Bowen han sido interpretadas al español por los expertos Claudia Kukucka y Álex Álvarez, respectivamente, de la Oficina del Director Adjunto de Comunicaciones de los CDC. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=402603 https://bit.ly/cdcgenes Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:52:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable Enfermedad de Alzheimer Envejecimiento Envejecimiento saludable Public Health 00:05:58 No Un estilo de vida saludable podría ayudar a reducir su riesgo de tener la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Dos estudios grandes, de larga duración, indican que la actividad física adecuada, una alimentación nutritiva, un consumo limitado de alcohol y no fumar podrían ayudar, incluso a las personas que tienen un riesgo promedio o intermedio debido a sus genes. Nota del estudio de producción: Las voces de Montrece Ransom y Scott Bowen han sido interpretadas al español por los expertos Claudia Kukucka y Álex Álvarez, respectivamente, de la Oficina del Director Adjunto de Comunicaciones de los CDC. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Educación sobre estilo de vida saludable, Enfermedad de Alzheimer, Envejecimiento, Envejecimiento saludable, Public Health A healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Two large, long term studies indicate that adequate physical activity, a nutritious diet, limited alcohol consumption, and not smoking may help-even for people at average and intermediate risk because of their genes. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=402234 https://bit.ly/cdcgenes Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:43:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Healthy Aging Healthy Lifestyle Public Health 00:04:43 No A healthy lifestyle may help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Two large, long term studies indicate that adequate physical activity, a nutritious diet, limited alcohol consumption, and not smoking may help-even for people at average and intermediate risk because of their genes. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Healthy Aging, Healthy Lifestyle, Public Health Memory loss is not a normal part of aging, but a large study revealed younger people who reported confusion or memory loss had not talked to their doctor about it. It's important for patients and their families to get appropriate information and referrals as early as possible. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=397843 https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyAging Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:14:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Public Health 00:05:02 No Memory loss is not a normal part of aging, but a large study revealed younger people who reported confusion or memory loss had not talked to their doctor about it. It's important for patients and their families to get appropriate information and referrals as early as possible. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Public Health Dr. Christopher Taylor of CDC's Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program describes Alzheimer's disease, the fifth leading cause of death in Americans 65 years and older. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=399042 https://www.cdc.gov/cancer Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:54:00 EDT Alzheimer's Disease Public Health 00:02:38 No Dr. Christopher Taylor of CDC's Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program describes Alzheimer's disease, the fifth leading cause of death in Americans 65 years and older. Alzheimer's Disease, Public Health Learn about CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative's 2018-2023 Road Map to address Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in the U.S. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=398768 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/healthybrain/roadmap.htm Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:01:00 EDT Aging Alzheimer's Disease Public Health 00:01:56 No Learn about CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative's 2018-2023 Road Map to address Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia in the U.S. Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Public Health In 2013, CDC and the Alzheimer's Association released the second in a series of road maps. These are the accomplishments from the last two years. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=398756 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/healthybrain/roadmap.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:13:00 EDT Aging Healthy Aging Public Health 00:01:40 No In 2013, CDC and the Alzheimer's Association released the second in a series of road maps. These are the accomplishments from the last two years. Aging, Healthy Aging, Public Health In this podcast, Dr. Lynda Anderson, former Director of CDC's Healthy Aging Program, discusses the importance of improving health literacy among older adults. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=303772 https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT Aging Health Communication Public Health 00:01:36 No In this podcast, Dr. Lynda Anderson, former Director of CDC's Healthy Aging Program, discusses the importance of improving health literacy among older adults. Aging, Health Communication, Public Health This podcast discusses role of family caregivers and the importance of protecting their health. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=302283 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/caregiving Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EDT Aging Public Health 00:04:27 No This podcast discusses role of family caregivers and the importance of protecting their health. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Aging, Public Health This podcast discusses the role of caregivers in Indian County and the importance of protecting their health. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=302284 https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyAging Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:59:00 EDT Aging Public Health 00:05:09 No This podcast discusses the role of caregivers in Indian County and the importance of protecting their health. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Aging, Public Health This podcast discusses the special concerns many older adults face during a disaster. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=304044 https://bit.ly/CDCHealthyAging Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EDT Aging Public Health 00:06:46 No This podcast discusses the special concerns many older adults face during a disaster. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Aging, Public Health This podcast discusses the importance of older adults quitting smoking and other tobacco products. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=304003 https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:18:00 EDT Aging Public Health 00:06:17 No This podcast discusses the importance of older adults quitting smoking and other tobacco products. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Aging, Public Health This podcast discusses the importance of older adults maintaining good oral health habits. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. https://tools.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?m=302101&c=303966 https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:25:00 EDT Aging Oral Health Public Health 00:07:14 No This podcast discusses the importance of older adults maintaining good oral health habits. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals. Aging, Oral Health, Public Health