Center for Aging now Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging
The center is a world leader in creating and using knowledge that will optimize function, enhance management of illness and improve health for older adults.
Despite recent reports, new study finds no evidence that digoxin increases mortality
New study in European Heart Journal contradicts a recent study in the same publication, suggests evidence is lacking that digoxin increases mortality as atrial fibrillation treatment.
Largely dismissed heart failure drug may help solve costly problem for Medicare and hospitals
After 20 years, the UAB Continence Clinic is still at the forefront
The UAB Continence Clinic celebrates 20 years as a leader in research, education and clinical care for incontinence.
UAB study examines weight loss in seniors
The CrossRoads study is examining the effect of physical activity and diet on body composition in older adults.
Flu means extra precautions for older people
The flu could be especially severe for the 39.6 million older adults in the United States.
UAB gets renewal grant for minority aging research
The collaborative Deep South Resource Center for Minority Aging Research is housed in the UAB Center for Aging.
Early education may affect cognitive abilities of seniors, UAB expert says
Duxbury, Andrew
Associate professor of medicine, UAB Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Areas of expertise: aging, senior wellness, medical response to aging population
Move over youngsters, grandma’s on Facebook
Connecting the elderly to friends and family online reduces depression, a UAB professor discovers.
