Learn about NIA, one of the Institutes of NIH, which leads the federal government in research on aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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Use this alphabetical list of healthy aging topics to get more information on how to extend the healthy, active years of life.

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Careers at NIA · Research divisions & contacts · Staff directory · Workforce diversity · Policies and Notices. Contact NIA. Email icon niaic@nia.nih.gov · Phone ...

The Leader in Aging Research. NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend ...

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Sep 22, 2022 · Congress established the NIA in 1974 to lead a national scientific effort to understand the nature of aging in order to promote the health and ...

Oct 1, 2020 · Cognitive health — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — is an important component of performing everyday activities.

What is Alzheimer's disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet · What Is Alzheimer's Disease?

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