We’ve all seen the words “complementary,” “alternative,” and “integrative,” but what do they really mean? This fact sheet looks into these terms to help you understand them better and gives you a brief picture of the mission and role of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
Whether we are young or old, we need social intereaction to thrive. Research is now showing the especially harmful health consequences on older adults associated with chronic isolation and loneliness.
This Age in Action newsletter explores how an intergenerational arts and movement program that pairs older adults and pre-clinical health care professions students provides benefits for all.
This article from the National Cancer Institute discusses the usage and evaluation of complementary and alternative cancer therapies. It also provides a number of sources and references where patients can find more information.