Dr. Brian Balin discussed aging-related research on the "Better Living with Lin Tatum"
radio show.
Dr. Brian Balin, an internationally-recognized expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research, reports that physical exercise is the number one preventive factor in waylaying mental changes and cognitive impairment, followed closely by nutrition. Eating foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, fruits, nuts and berries – keeps us healthier as we age, he said. “When we do this, we live longer, healthier lives.”
Dr. Balin is the chair of the Department of Bio-Medical Sciences at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and the director of PCOM’s Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging. He regularly presents his work at major national and international scientific meetings
including a number of world congresses on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
A recent guest on the “Better Living with Lin Tatum” radio show which aired on 1160 Newstalk in Atlanta, he noted that statistics show us that about one half of the US population has a chronic illness. “Over the age of 65,” he said, “we start to see an increase. And then, between the ages of 65 to 74 years of age, about 63 percent of the population has a chronic illness.” After age 85, almost 80 percent of the population has at least one chronic illness, he noted.
What is the best way to reduce the risk of chronic illness? According to Dr. Balin, “Keep moving!”
PCOM Georgia has been serving students and the community for 20 years as a branch campus of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution of higher education established in 1899. Located in Suwanee (Gwinnett County), PCOM Georgia offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. Graduate degrees are offered in biomedical sciences, medical laboratory science and physician assistant studies. The campus joins PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie in helping to meet the healthcare needs of the state. Emphasizing "a whole person" approach to care, PCOM Georgia focuses on educational excellence, interprofessional education and service to the community. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 678-225-7500. The campus is also home to the Georgia Osteopathic Care Center, an osteopathic manipulative medicine clinic, which is open to the public by appointment. For more information, visit pcomgeorgiahealth.org.
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