Main description:

Quickly and easilyfind anti-aging and health strategies on the Internet

Even the most sophisticated Web surfer can become frustrated searching for specific health information on the Internet. The Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity tackles this problem by providing a comprehensive compilation of annotated links on health, aging issues, and longevity. This easy-to-use reference gives health professionals, researchers, or anyone looking for health and aging-related information a full-range listing of Web sites relating to anti-aging and health-related issues, including those with information on disease, longevity research, and experimental health approaches.

Beyond the actual listing of Web sites, the Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity also provides complete and clear explanations of Web addresses; instruction on evaluating Web content; using search engines and search directories, discussion groups, Web forums, and blogs; and instruction on using the 'invisible Web'content not easily accessed through regular search engines. The guide includes screen captures, a glossary of health and Web terms you may encounter, a table of site types and geographic suffixes, a list of helpful health organizations, and a bibliography.

The Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity lists Web sites according to the different types of information you may be searching for, including:

general health

aging and seniors

anti-aging and longevity

diseases and conditions of aging

conditions that have an effect on longevity

experimental/futuristic approaches

research on aging

institutes, clinics, organizations, and societies

publications

statistics

The Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity is a thorough, one-stop reference for health professionals; health educators; public, academic, health sciences, or special librarians; or anyone interested in learning how to find the information to stay young and vital.

Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction

Anatomy of a Web Site Address

Evaluating Web Content

Search Engines/Directories

Discussion Groups, Web Forums, and Blogs

The Invisible Web

Staying Healthy and Well-Informed

Unsubstantiated Information

Sources of Authoritative Information

Chapter 2. General Health Sites

Chapter 3. Aging and Seniors Sites

Chapter 4. Anti-Aging and Longevity Sites

Chapter 5. Diseases and Conditions of Aging

Bone and Joint Conditions

General Conditions

Hair Loss

Hearing Loss

Incontinence

Memory

Menopause/Adropause

Skin Conditions

Vision Loss

Chapter 6. Effects on Length of Life

Alcoholism and Alcohol Consumption

Antioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements

Diet

Fitness Regimens

Genetics and Heredity

Marriage or Committed Relationships

Mental Disorders and Mental Health

Pet Ownership

Sexuality and Sexual Disorders

Sleep

Chapter 7. Experimental/Futuristic Approaches

Cryonics and Cryogenics

Gene Therapy

Herbal Medicine

Hormone Therapy

Tissue Transplantation

Chapter 8. Research

Chapter 9. Interactive Tools

Chapter 10. Institutes, Clinics, Organizations, and Societies

Chapter 11. Publications

Chapter 12. Statistics

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Reference Notes Included