Tag: stein institute for research on aging

  • Twins in Space: The Effects of Space Travel on Humans

    Researchers love identical twins. Because they have the same genetic code, they provide a unique opportunity to determine how environment may lead to developmental differences – i.e. nature vs. nurture. In this new program from the Stein Institute for Research on Aging, Brinda K. Rana, PhD, shares the results of NASA’s remarkable Twins Study. In […]

  • Osteoporosis Update 2017

    How do you know if you may have Osteoporosis? Should you take calcium or vitamin D supplements? What are the best exercises to keep your bones strong? Find out in this new Stein Institute for Research on Aging program that presents the latest information on osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that decreases bone density […]

  • Caring for the Caregiver: Fight Caregiver Stress and Prevent Burnout

    Caring for a loved one who is seriously ill is never easy. More than 80% of caregivers are either the spouse or child of the loved one they are caring for. Unfortunately, stress among caregivers is extremely common. Caregivers often try to do everything by themselves, which leaves them worn out. They are sometimes referred […]

  • Science of Resilience: How to Thrive in Life

    How do you thrive in life no matter where you are in life? If you’re lucky to live long enough, you know that life has many pieces to it. It has the wonderful bits: falling in love, having a career, traveling, following your passion. And it often contains difficult times: illness, divorce, and loss. How […]