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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/Departments/HomeMain.asp?DepartmentID=361 ) | ||
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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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| Telomeres Research | ||
| Read about recent research on telomeres, which links their age-related decline to cancer and an inability to cope with stress effectively. ( http://websites.afar.org/site/PageServer?pagename=IA_b_tel_home ) | ||
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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/ ) | ||
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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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| Trends in Health and Aging: Cross-Cultural Comparisons | ||
| From the National Center for Health Statistics, this 1999 report covers a wide range of statistics on health and aging. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm ) | ||
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| Aging and Sensory Changes | ||
| Website 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 website 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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