# Healthy Aging * **Definition:** The process of developing and maintaining the functional ability that enables well-being in older age, supported by technology solutions for preventive care and chronic disease management. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Healthy Aging ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Healthy Aging**, for healthcare technology leaders * 9.5K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/17/2025 | [**High-quality carbohydrate consumption boosts healthy aging in women, 32-year study finds**](https://www.mcknights.com/news/high-quality-carb-consumption-boosts-healthy-aging-in-women-32-year-study-finds/) | [[McKnights Long Term Care News]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Midlife intakes of high-quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber linked to better health in older women**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-05-midlife-intakes-high-quality-carbohydrates.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Midlife carbohydrate quality linked to healthier aging in women**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250516/Midlife-carbohydrate-quality-linked-to-healthier-aging-in-women.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**LSUS students develop AI-powered weather app for Air Force - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/lsus-students-develop-ai-powered-205155347.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Diet and Healthy Aging**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/balanced/202505/diet-and-healthy-aging) | [[Psychology Today]] | | 4/25/2025 | [**This up-and-coming superfood could be the secret to sleeping better - Fortune Well**](https://fortune.com/well/2025/04/25/superfood-secret-sleeping-better/) | [[Fortune]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**CAS and Cleveland Clinic collaborate to accelerate research through advanced AI and quantum computing**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cas-and-cleveland-clinic-collaborate-to-accelerate-research-through-advanced-ai-and-quantum-computing-302421247.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**Cleveland Clinic launches tech-driven research effort**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/ai/cleveland-clinic-launches-tech-driven-research-effort/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/7/2025 | [**CAS and Cleveland Clinic collaborate to accelerate research through advanced AI and ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cas-cleveland-clinic-collaborate-accelerate-170000422.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Vegetarian diets may hinder healthy aging-unless diet quality is high**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250402/Vegetarian-diets-may-hinder-healthy-aginge28094unless-diet-quality-is-high.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**Healthy eating at midlife yields higher chances of healthy aging, data shows**](https://www.mcknights.com/news/healthy-eating-at-midlife-yields-higher-chances-of-healthy-aging-data-shows/) | [[McKnights Long Term Care News]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**King County approves $1.5 million in funding for Ron Chew Healthy Aging & Wellness Center**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/king-county-approves-1-5-million-in-funding-for-ron-chew-healthy-aging--wellness-center-302348936.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**Myant Acquires mmHg Inc. To Enhance Precision Medicine for Cardiovascular Care**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/myant-acquires-mmhg-inc-to-enhance-precision-medicine-for-cardiovascular-care-302343286.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Groundbreaking Qualia NAD+ Supplement Now Clinically Proven To Boost NAD+ By 67**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/groundbreaking-qualia-nad-supplement-now-144700085.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Why no one's too busy to exercise-and running makes you a better boss-according to ...**](https://www.aol.com/finance/why-no-one-too-busy-061500920.html) | [[AOL]] | | 12/30/2024 | [**Jimmy Carter was the first President to live to 100. Here are his 3 science-backed strategies ...**](https://fortune.com/well/2024/12/30/jimmy-carters-longevity-science-100/) | [[Fortune]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Business Leaders and Industry Experts Join Top Policymakers to Address Pivotal Issues in Health Globally at the Milken Institute 2024 Future of Health Summit**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241113184877/en/Business-Leaders-and-Industry-Experts-Join-Top-Policymakers-to-Address-Pivotal-Issues-in-Health-Globally-at-the-Milken-Institute-2024-Future-of-Health-Summit/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**Business Leaders and Industry Experts Join Top Policymakers to Address Pivotal Issues in ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/business-leaders-industry-experts-join-120000430.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/7/2024 | [**DNA sequencing reveals significant decrease in gut bacterial diversity during aging**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-dna-sequencing-reveals-significant-decrease.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**PRIMEFOCUS AND MARSHALL HEALTH NETWORK COLLABORATE ON NEW ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/primefocus-and-marshall-health-network-collaborate-on-new-healthcare-service-solution-302230457.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**PRIMEFOCUS AND MARSHALL HEALTH NETWORK COLLABORATE ON NEW ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240826ny91125/primefocus-and-marshall-health-network-collaborate-on-new-healthcare-service-solution) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**PRIMEFOCUS AND MARSHALL HEALTH NETWORK COLLABORATE ON NEW ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/primefocus-marshall-health-network-collaborate-140000129.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 7/5/2024 | [**Long-term healthy dietary patterns linked to healthy aging**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-term-healthy-dietary-patterns-linked.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 7/2/2024 | [**What you eat at age 40 could influence your quality of life at 70**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-07-age-quality-life.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 6/12/2024 | [**Moving off the couch brings healthy aging: Study finds benefit**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-couch-healthy-aging-benefit.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Bold**: A company dedicated to healthy aging that promotes movement as a preventive care strategy. - **FAIR Health**: Offers online resources for shared decision-making for older adults. - **Aetna Medicare**: Provides guidance on Medicare options and healthy aging initiatives. - **Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health**: Conducted extensive research on the impact of diet on healthy aging, emphasizing the importance of dietary patterns in promoting longevity. - **Sutter Health**: An organization conducting research on aging and mobility challenges through its Sequoia Center for the Science of Aging. - **Discovery Park**: A hub for innovation in healthy aging, hosting events to promote collaboration among life science networks. - **Ageless Innovation**: Develops companion pets and games to combat loneliness and cognitive decline. - **Kyowa Hakko USA**: A company that develops product formulations designed to support healthy aging, including ingredients that enhance cognitive functions and immunity. - **WTWH Healthcare**: Recognizes leaders shaping the future of aging in healthcare sectors through initiatives like the Future Leaders Class. - **AARP**: Hosts the AgeTech Collaborative to support technology development for older adults. - **Haleon (Centrum)**: A health and wellness company conducting research on the effects of multivitamins on cognitive health in older adults. - **Healthy Longevity Clinic (HLC)**: Recognized for its efforts in the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, collaborating with Klothea Bio to develop life-extending therapies. - **Biote Corp.**: A company specializing in hormone optimization and therapeutic wellness solutions aimed at transforming healthy aging. - **CVS Health Foundation**: Funds initiatives to enhance healthcare access for older adults. - **Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA)**: An organization advocating for the health and economic benefits of travel for aging populations. - **Institute for Healthcare Policy Innovation**: Conducts research and polls on health literacy and aging. - **Every Walk You Take**: A citizen science initiative aimed at promoting active lifestyles for individuals over 55 through a mobile app that highlights healthy walking routes. - **Imagine Pharma**: A pharmaceutical company that has developed Progenalen® Pro Peptide, a dietary supplement designed to support healthy aging. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Ageless Innovation and various aging leaders**: Collaborate to enhance care and programming for older adults. - **FAIR Health and Age-Friendly Health Systems**: Collaborate to implement shared decision-making tools in patient care. - **FAIR Health and Clinical Institutions**: Collaborating with four clinical institutions to disseminate shared decision-making tools for older adults. - **Age Care Technologies**: Conducting a national demonstration project in East Kent aimed at preventive care for older adults. - **Aetna Medicare and D S Simon Media**: Collaborate to provide guidance on Medicare and healthy aging. - **Haleon and National University of Singapore**: Collaborating on a clinical trial to explore the effects of multivitamins on healthy aging. - **Discovery Park Innovation Summit**: An event focusing on healthy aging, urging collaboration among Kent's life science network to position the county as a leader in this field. - **GCOA and Transamerica Institute**: Collaboration to promote travel as a catalyst for healthy aging and economic growth. - **Imagine Pharma and Designs for Health, Inc.**: A distribution and licensing agreement to market Progenalen® Pro Peptide, aimed at promoting healthy aging. - **CHOICE Institute and Truveta**: Utilizing electronic health record data for research on aging-related health issues. - **Healthy Longevity Clinic and Klothea Bio**: Partnership to develop therapies utilizing Klotho's mRNA platform to combat age-related deterioration. - **ICHS and King County**: Partnership to fund the Ron Chew Healthy Aging and Wellness Center. - **Marshall Health Network and Primefocus Health**: A collaboration aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery in rural areas, focusing on healthy aging, obesity, and substance use disorders. - **Cleveland Clinic and CAS**: A strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing clinical research in health, wellness, and healthy aging, particularly in drug discovery for brain health and Alzheimer's disease. - **Sutter Health and NIH**: Sutter Health received a $21 million allocation from a $67.7 million NIH grant to support aging research. - **Oura and Essence Healthcare**: This partnership aims to integrate wearable technology into traditional healthcare systems for better health management among seniors. - **Perricone MD and Jennie Garth**: Partnership emphasizing a holistic approach to beauty and healthy aging. - **Every Walk You Take**: Developed by the University of Barcelona, this initiative collaborates with local adult education centers and community health agents to promote active lifestyles. - **Bold and FarmboxRx**: Both companies illustrate the trend of integrating lifestyle interventions into healthcare strategies to enhance member engagement. - **IPS and the HaH project**: Collaborating with over 20 partners to define the technology stack necessary for scaling hospital-at-home models. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Healthy Aging Research**: Studies indicate that reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity can significantly enhance the odds of healthy aging. - **Healthy Aging Month**: September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, promoting healthy habits for aging well. - **Dietary Patterns for Healthy Aging**: Research indicating that adherence to plant-based diets, particularly the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI), is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging. - **Healthy Aging Fund**: A $1.5 million initiative by the Wyss Institute to research aging mechanisms and develop therapies to delay or reverse age-related conditions. - **Dietary Patterns**: Long-term adherence to healthy dietary patterns is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging, with studies advocating for diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. - **Dietary Research**: Studies indicate that adherence to healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean and DASH diets, significantly influences healthy aging outcomes. - **Healthy Aging Initiative by CVS Health Foundation**: Grants to enhance healthcare access for older adults. - **Mental Well-Being and Aging**: Research shows a strong correlation between mental well-being and healthier aging, emphasizing the need for mental health support in public health policies. - **Digital Health Platforms**: Technologies like e-health, m-Health, and telemedicine are crucial for facilitating healthy aging and improving quality of life. - **30-day High-Protein Meal Plan**: Promotes healthier aging through increased protein intake and fiber. - **Precision Health and Longevity Medicine**: The convergence of these fields emphasizes proactive measures to enhance quality of life and extend lifespan through personalized approaches. - **Study of Muscle, Mobility, and Aging (SOMMA)**: Research funded by NIH to uncover biological processes affecting aging and maintain physical independence. - **FAIR Health's Online Resource**: A free online resource providing shared decision-making tools for older adults and caregivers. - **SOMMA Study**: A research initiative focusing on muscle, mobility, and aging to help older adults maintain physical independence. - **Mobile Health Interventions**: The use of mobile apps to promote physical activity among older adults is gaining traction, exemplified by the Every Walk You Take initiative. - **ACLY Inhibitors**: Research indicates potential for managing chronic inflammation and promoting healthy aging. - **Digital Health Technologies**: Increased adoption of digital patient portals among older adults for secure communication with healthcare providers, highlighting the importance of technology in managing health. - **Patient Portals and Telehealth**: Most commonly used digital health technologies among older adults. - **Gut Microbiome Research**: Studies indicating the influence of gut bacteria on aging, with potential for probiotic therapies. - **Kaneka Ubiquinol**: Showcased for its benefits in supporting cardiovascular health and healthy aging. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Dietary Choices and Aging**: The need for older adults to manage dietary intake effectively to prevent chronic diseases and maintain health as they age. - **Diet and Lifestyle**: Research indicates that dietary choices significantly influence healthy aging outcomes. - **Ageism**: Internalized ageism negatively impacts mental and physical health among older adults, indicating a need for tailored health interventions. - **Socioeconomic Inequities**: Research highlights unique challenges in promoting healthy aging in diverse populations, particularly in Latin America, where existing models may not apply. - **Diet Quality and Aging**: Research suggests that not all vegetarian diets support healthy aging unless they are high-quality and nutrient-rich, indicating the need for dietary flexibility. - **Chronic Disease Management**: With a significant percentage of older adults managing chronic conditions, there is a pressing need for effective strategies to improve quality of life and longevity. - **Chronic Diseases**: The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions among older adults necessitates innovative healthcare solutions. - **Digital Health Technology Adoption**: Mistrust and demographic factors affect technology usage among older adults. - **Loneliness and Isolation**: Significant rates of loneliness and isolation among older adults, which are critical health factors that need to be addressed. - **Chronic Inflammation**: Linked to age-related diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies. - **Health Literacy Among Older Adults**: A significant percentage of older adults lack confidence in identifying misinformation about health topics. - **Access to Healthcare**: Rural healthcare access remains a significant challenge, particularly for aging populations. - **Affordability Challenges**: Older adults face higher out-of-pocket healthcare costs despite Medicare coverage, particularly in dental care and prescriptions. - **Access to Telehealth**: Financial implications of telehealth services may deter older adults from utilizing beneficial technologies, emphasizing the need for equitable access. - **Housing and Health Disparities**: Research indicates that older renters have shorter life expectancies and fewer healthy years compared to homeowners. - **Health Literacy**: Despite 80% confidence in identifying misinformation, 74% of older adults distrust AI-generated health information. - **Digital Divide**: Telehealth services have primarily attracted younger, well-educated individuals, leaving gaps in access for older patients. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortage**: Projected shortages of healthcare professionals due to an aging population and increasing demand for services. - **Consumer Demand for Personalized Health Solutions**: The rising demand for tailored wellness offerings poses challenges for companies to innovate and meet diverse consumer needs. - **Mental Health Monitoring**: Depression is identified as a significant modifiable risk factor for cognitive impairment, necessitating better monitoring and intervention strategies.