Infoaging.org
(Web resource)
Organization: American Federation for Aging Research
Infoaging.org, a website of the American Federation for Aging Research, is dedicated to providing information to help consumers live healthier, longer lives. The website delivers research-based information on a range of age-related diseases, conditions and issues, and publishes various feature articles and news items.
The site features these main sections:
• Biology of Aging – topics such as cellular aging, biomarkers of aging, immune response, cloning, gene therapy and stem cells • Disease Center – topics such as Alzheimer disease, breast cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease, macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and stroke • Healthy Aging – topics such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, alcohol, smoking cessation, vision, hearing, oral health and immunization • Features - articles • Ask the Expert
From the homepage, visitors can also find information on clinical trials, try brain puzzles, fill out quizzes, and more.
A search feature is also available.
The site is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
Web Address:
http://infoaging.org
Purpose:
Consumer information/support; Health information; Research
Information Source:
Community-based organization
Geographic Origin:
United States
Language of Resource:
English
Last Reviewed by Women's Health Matters:
December 30, 2008
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