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| Aging Research Center | ||
| This excellent site is a great place to find up-to-date research on the biological aspects of aging. Includes links to many research journals on the biology of aging. ( http://www.arclab.org ) | ||
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| New England Centenarian Study | ||
| The Web site of this ongoing study with a description of the study and links to articles about the research. ( http://www.bumc.bu.edu/centenarian/ ) | ||
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| Life Expectancy Calculator | ||
| Another opportunity for you to calculate your life expectancy. This set of questions was created by the researchers who are involved in the New England Centenarian Study. After answering the questions, your life expectancy will be calculated for you. ( http://www.livingto100.com ) | ||
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| What Causes Aging? | ||
| Wide-ranging article on the causes of aging with particular attention given to the cell's aging clock. ( http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/EVOLAGE.html ) | ||
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| Research on Telomeres and Telomerase | ||
| The Web site of Jerry Shay and Woodring Wright, who pioneered the research on the roles of telomeres and telomerase in biological aging. You can read a number of their original research papers at this site, which is kept very up-to-date. ( http://www4.utsouthwestern.edu/cellbio/shay-wright/index.html ) | ||
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| Spirituality and Health in Older Adults | ||
| Information and links to articles/Web sites dealing with spirituality, health and lifelong wellness. ( http://www.helpguide.org/life/spirituality.htm ) | ||
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| Fredda Blanchard-Fields' Research | ||
| Listing and links to brief research findings of Fredda Blanchard-Fields dealing with aging. ( http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=%22author%3AF.+author%3ABlanchard-Fields%22 ) | ||
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| Genetic Studies of Aging | ||
| Read about research on the genetic basis of aging. ( http://www.nih.gov/nia/research/extramural/biology/resources.htm ) | ||
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| Arthritis | ||
| The Web site of the Arthritis Foundation. Read about research resources and many other aspects of arthritis. ( http://www.arthritis.org ) | ||
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| Osteoporosis | ||
| Information about prevention and intervention in osteoporosis is provided. Helpful links to other related sites also are provided. ( http://www.nof.org/ ) | ||
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| Exercise and Aging | ||
| An exercise guide from the National Institute on aging includes lots of good ideas on how older adults can get started on an exercise program, the risks/benefits, ideas for regimens and advice on how to maintain it. ( http://weboflife.ksc.nasa.gov/exerciseandaging/toc.html ) | ||
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| Roy Walford's Views | ||
| Roy Walford has been one of the leading researchers on the role of caloric restriction in slowing down the aging process. In this interview, he talks about his views on caloric restriction and aging. ( http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/3_ask/archive/qna/32103_walford.html ) | ||
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| Aging and Sensory Changes | ||
| Web site includes descriptions of the various sensory changes associated with aging. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/004013.htm ) | ||
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| Aging and Vision Problems | ||
| This Web site includes descriptions of common vision/eye problems associated with aging. ( http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/visionhealth/a/aging_eyes_3.htm ) | ||
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| Cognitive Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Visit the Web site of Duke University's cognitive psychology lab and read about research on selective attention and aging, and on neuroimaging and age-related cognitive changes. ( http://www.geri.duke.edu/ ) | ||
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| Timothy Salthouse's Cogntive Aging Laboratory | ||
| The laboratory Web site of Timothy Salthouse, a leading expert on cognition and aging; describes his research interests and provides a list of selected publications. ( http://faculty.virginia.edu/cogage/ ) | ||
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| AARP | ||
| The Web site of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) provides extensive information about work and retirement in older adults. ( http://www.aarp.org ) | ||
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| Exploring Retirement | ||
| Includes a guide to retirement, financial planning, paths to successful retirement, and retirement life styles. ( http://www.aarp.org/money/ ) | ||
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| Health and Retirement | ||
| Provides information about health and retirement in old age, including extensive lists of publications and working papers based on a health and retirement longitudinal study. ( http://www.umich.edu/~hrswww ) | ||
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| Dementia Web | ||
| Learn about counseling and diagnosis in dementia, drug guidelines, and the Dementia Research Group. ( http://dementia.ion.ucl.ac.uk ) | ||
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| Dementia Research and Treatment | ||
| Links to various topics related to Dementia including research and treatment ( http://www.psychiatry24x7.com/homes/dementia.jhtml ) | ||
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| Dementia Research and Treatment | ||
| Links to various topics related to Dementia including research and treatment ( http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/neurological-disorders/dementia.html ) | ||
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| Dementia Caregivers | ||
| Article on dementia caregivers with links and resources. ( http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/aging/a/dementiacare.htm ) | ||
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| Multi-Infarct Dementia | ||
| Explore the prognosis, treatment, and research being conducted on this dementia. ( http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/multi-infarctdementia_doc.htm ) | ||
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| Alzheimer's Disease | ||
| The Alzheimer's Association Web site contains information on research, support and education about the disease. ( http://www.alz.org/ ) | ||
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| Alzheimer Resources | ||
| Web site from Medline Plus contains many links to different topics/resources/organizations and articles dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. ( http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimersdisease.html ) | ||
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| National Parkinson Foundation | ||
| Read about recent research on Parkinson's disease, order publications on the disease, and find support groups online. ( http://www.parkinson.org ) | ||
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| World Parkinson Disease Association | ||
| Explores such topics as stages of the disease, new information about Parkinson's, and suggestions and tips for individuals with Parkinson's disease. ( http://www.wpda.org ) | ||
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| The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | ||
| MJFF is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. ( http://www.michaeljfox.org/ ) | ||
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| Stages in Parkinson's Disease | ||
| Five different stages of Parkinson's disease are outlined. Links to information about Parkinson's disease also are provided. ( http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/parkinsons-disease-stages ) | ||
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| Resources for Parkinson's Disease | ||
| Extensive research information about diverse aspects of Parkinson's disease is provided at this Web site of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. ( http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/parkinsons_disease.htm ) | ||
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