Geriatrics

GSA’s principal mission is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.

The NGNA is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults across diverse care settings.

The AGS strives to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people.

A recent study examined the results of a low-impact exercise program on levels of pain, physical function, fatigue, and balance in older adults with arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions.

Investigators examined whether cardiac autonomic function in adolescence affects the risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in adulthood.

Researchers aimed to determine whether meeting physical activity recommendations and/or having high age-specific cardiorespiratory fitness could offset the adverse effect of sedentary time on cardiovascular...

A recent study examined the effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairment due to disease of the small blood vessels of the brain—the most common form of...

A recent study examined the multidimensionality of exercise and the specific components that are associated with cardiovascular mortality in the elderly.

Frailty or pre-frailty is common among patients deemed candidates for thoracic surgical procedures, according to a new study.

A new trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of screening colonoscopy to prevent colorectal cancer in adults aged 70 to 79 years.