Aging and Health Preservation - Resources

 

The New Age

Articles in this four-part series look at the science of aging, and how humans are growing old in ways they never have before – New York Times, July 30, 2006 – January 3, 2007.

A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School

The one factor that researchers agree is consistently linked to longer lives in every country is education. New York Times, Jan 3, 2007

Old but Not Frail: A Matter of Heart and Head

A central issue only now being systematically addressed is why some people age well and others do not. New York Times, Oct. 5, 2006.

Live Long? Die Young? Answer Isn't Just in Genes

Recent studies find that genes may not be so important in determining how long someone will live. New York Times, Aug. 31, 2006

So Big and Healthy Grandpa Wouldn't Even Know You

The past 100 years has seen a change from small, sickly people to humans who are so robust their ancestors are almost unrecognizable. New York Times, July 30, 2006.

As Minds Age, What's Next? Brain Calisthenics

New York Times, Dec. 27, 2006

 

Helpguide – Healthy Lifestyles

Sources on health lifestyles include articles on healthy lifestyles, including sleeping well, diet & nutrition, and living well; the aging process; myths about aging; aging facts and statistics; behaviors to promote healthy aging; and aging well: a lesson from centenarians.

Aging Issues
Healthy Lifestyles

 

Aging and Health Preservation - News Archive

Thirteen Million Baby Boomers Now Actively Care for Ailing Parents, Wielding Influence over Parents' Health Care Decisions, According to Campbell-Ewald Health Survey

Business Wire, Oct 19, 2005

Vigorous Seniors: Studies Find that Those Who Stay Active are Experiencing a Better Quality of Life

Deseret News (Salt Lake City) , May 18, 2005

Older adults' beliefs about physical activity and exercise: Life course influences and transitions

Quality in Aging , Nov 2004

Older adults say yes to yoga: through yoga, older adults can put the spring back in their step

Parks & Recreation , March, 2004

A statewide educational intervention to improve older Americans' nutrition and physical activity

Family Economics and Nutrition Review , Wntr, 2003

Vanishing flesh: muscle loss in the elderly finally gets some respect - sarcopenia - Cover Story

Science News , August 10, 1996


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