186 Pages
by
CRC Press
186 Pages
by
CRC Press
150 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Quickly and easily—find 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... Read more
- 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
Biography
Elizabeth Connor, MLS, AHIP, is Assistant Professor of Library Science and Science Liaison at the Daniel Library of the Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina, and is a distinguished member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals. Ms. Connor spent several years in leadership positions at major teaching hospitals and academic medical centers in Maryland, Connecticut, South Carolina, Saudi Arabia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica.
