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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The website of this ongoing study, with a description of the study and links to articles about the research. (
http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Dept/Home.aspx?DepartmentID=361
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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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Read about recent research on telomeres, which links their age-related decline to cancer and an inability to cope with stress effectively. (
http://www.swmed.edu/home_pages/cellbio/shay/research.html
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Information about prevention and intervention in osteoporosis is provided. Helpful links to other related sites also are provided. (
http://www.nof.org/osteoporosis/
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The Mayo Clinic's website on exercise and aging. Includes lots of good ideas on how older adults can get started on an exercise program and maintain it. (
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=1A44F07A-CED5-4074-87EF676702D5E889
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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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The website of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging has research reports on dementia among Canadians aged 65 and over, including prevalence, risk factors, and interventions for dementia. (
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7969962&do...
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The Centre for Gerontological Studies at the University of Florida describes various research studies on aging in various cultures, including among the Inuit of the central Canadian Arctic. (
http://www.geron.ufl.edu/collingscca.htm
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Visit the website 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/cogpsych/projects.htm
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The personal website of Timothy Salthouse, a leading expert on cognition and aging; describes his research interests and provides a list of selected publications. (
http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/cogage/members/salthouse.shtml
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The personal website of Fredda Blanchard-Fields, a leading expert on social cognition and aging; read about her research interests and publications. (
http://www.psychology.gatech.edu/blanchard_fields/grad/fredda/fredda.htm
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Read in-depth articles on various aspects of dementia at this website. (
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/dementiawithlewybodies_doc.htm
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Steven Zarit, a leading researcher in the mental health of caregivers for the elderly, describes research on this topic. (
http://geron.psu.edu/papers.htm
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Extensive connections to Alzheimer's disease websites, including information about diagnosis, risk factors and prevention, treatments, and coping. (
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/alzheimer.html
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Explore a number of resources for information about a wide range of Alzheimer's disease topics at this website. (
http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/alzheimers_disease.html
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This website is provided by the U.S National Institute of Aging. Many aspects of Alzheimer's disease are explained and you can find out about the referral of individuals who might possibly have Alzheimer's disease. (
http://www.alzheimers.org
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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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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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Extensive research information about diverse aspects of Parkinson's disease is provided at this website 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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Five different stages of Parkinson's disease are outlined. Links to information about Parkinson's disease also are provided. (
http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.edu/pdstages.htm
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