International women health information. The international academic and research community is taking a life course approach to aging. This approach recognizes that the cummulative effects of lifestyle and behavior over a woman's life affects her health as she ages
NIA, one of the U.S. Government's National Institutes of Health, leads a national research program on the biomedical, social, and behavioral aspects of aging and prevention of age-related diseases and disabilities, including Alzheimer's disease. NIA offers health information for seniors, caregivers, and professionals, as well as grants and training information for researchers
AgeLine is a searchable database containing detailed summaries of publications about older adults and aging, including books, journal and magazine articles, AARP publications, and research reports. Search the database or browse through bibliographies. Includes links to free full-text articles and reports on the Web, where available, and links to distributors who deliver books and articles for a fee
A searchable site presenting advances and news in aging research, focusing on aging-related diseases, biological causes of human aging, and a healthier lifestyle. The research spotlights cellular aging, telomeres, longevity, caloric restriction, stems cells, Alzheimer's findings, the food pyramid controversy, geriatrics, and more. Additionally, there are links to a number of general age-related Web sites and topics. From the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).
A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging.
Medical Articles - At Health and Age we add new articles to our site at frequent intervals. There are two types of medical articles: summaries or reviews of a medical topic and counseling articles written by experts and designed to help you better understand medical problems and to find ways of solving them
