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Aging 3 and the 1999 surgeon generals report on mental health 4 the goals and traditions of public health and health promotion can be applied just as usefully in the field of mental health as they have been in the prevention of both infectious and chronic diseases public health agencies can. Chronic inflammation stemming from immune system dysfunction is associated with many of the diseases of aging says david furman phd buck institute associate professor and senior author of . Join the aging services network june 7 10 for industry best practices innovations policy solutions and engaging dialogue all from your computer register now lets keep in touch subscribe to receive important updates from ncoa about programs benefits and services for people like you. Can neurological disorders be prevented fortunately there are some steps you can take to minimize your chances of a neurological disorder the first step is controlling risk factors such as smoking high blood pressure high cholesterol obesity and lack of exercise which can contribute to stroke and possibly other neurological issues. Summary chronic viral infections have a profound and lasting impact on the immune system in a similar way to agingchronic inflammation that occurs as a result of immune system dysregulation is often seen in diseases associated with aging source buck institute research from the buck institute and stanford university suggests that chronic viral infections have a profound and lasting impact