Sarcopenia | Uveitis | Dementia Risk | Sports Injuries | SIDS

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Slowing Sarcopenia

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Our bodies naturally start to lose muscle mass as we age, but too much muscle loss can lead to a condition called sarcopenia. Discover how to keep your muscles healthy. (From NIH News in Health)

Uveitis

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Learn more about uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation in the eye, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. (From NIH’s NEI)

Risk and Future Burden of Dementia

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Researchers estimated that 42% of Americans over age 55 will eventually develop dementia. (From NIH Research Matters)

Sports Injuries

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Find out how to prevent or treat injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. (From NIH’s NIAMS)

Safe to Sleep^®

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Help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. (From NIH’s NICHD)

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