Why are adults over 55 especially vulnerable to pathogens like the coronavirus? As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, this question motivates consumers, doctors, and researchers alike.
On May 12, 2020, AFAR explored these issues in a webinar designed for the general public.
A team of world-renowned MDs reviewed how immune health makes older adults more vulnerable to COVID-19 and other pathogens, and offered evidence-backed suggestions for what you can do to promote healthy aging and boost your immune health.
The webinar explored:
- What is it about immune aging that makes older adults so vulnerable to COVID-19
- How aging processes can impact the severity of viruses and other diseases
- How exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle factors can improve your immune health
- What treatments show promise to bolster our immune defenses against COVID-19
Moderated by:
Nir Barzilai, MD
AFAR Scientific Director.
Director, Institute for Aging Research, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Featuring Presentations by:
George Kuchel, MD, FRCP, AGSF
Travelers Chair in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Professor of Medicine,
Director, University of Connecticut Center on Aging, and Chief of Geriatric Medicine, UConn Health.
AFAR National Scientific Advisory Council (NSAC).
Janet Lord, FMedSci
Professor, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, UK.
2014 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Award recipient.