Aging Research Sites

The Institute for Aging Research has initiated hundreds of studies that challenge health-related assumptions commonly associated with aging. Find out more. For more than 50 years, the Institute for Aging Research has initiated hundreds of studies that challenge health-related assumptions commonly associated with aging. Our findings have a direct and positive impact on the standard of care...

Not for profit group focused on the discovery of treatments and cures for age related conditions. The Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center supports research of Alzheimer's disease and other aging-related diseases. We fund research which is focused on finding treatments for these diseases, and we provide information to the scientific community and to the general public worldwide, via scientific...

Okinawa Centenarian Study and The Okinawa Program reveal the genetic and lifestyle factors responsible for successful, healthy aging. Learn the secrets to health and long life. Welcome to The Okinawa Centenarian Study! Elderly Okinawans have among the lowest mortality rates in the world from a multitude of chronic diseases of aging and as a result enjoy not only what may be the world's longest...

Members of the Buck’s Board of Trustees have announced gifts totaling $10 million – the largest single collective gift in the Institute’s history – to facilitate investments in scientific talent, infrastructure upgrades to laboratories and equipment, and capital to stimulate new collaborations. We know we have the need; we now have the means and the opportunity to deliver on investments that...

Staffed by nationally recognized researchers, the Institute is an award-winning resource for research and information about wellness, aging, trends in senior living, and successful aging service innovations. Whether conducting new research or interpreting the latest studies for professionals who serve older adults, the Institute is dedicated to supporting ways for older adults to Age Well....

Professor Miia Kivipelto, Division of Neurogeriatrics and Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, has received Alzheimerfonden’s award for excellent research. The prize is worth SEK 2.5 million. – For many years we have been researching what we can do to prevent Alzheimer’s …. To meet the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic...

Chronic low-level inflammation has been linked to a long list of common diseases and age-related conditions. Explore the connections between diet, inflammation, aging, and health and learn how to reduce your risk factors. Over the last decade, an increasing amount of medical research has focused on the role of inflammation in aging and disease. (See our Research page for a digest of...

Welcome to the Biology of Aging at the University of Washington, home of the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Genetic Approaches to Aging Training Grant. The University of Washington is a major center for research in Gerontology, and these programs help to enrich the infrastructure for this work. Please select one of the topics at the left for further...

He nation’s largest coalition of biological and biomedical organizations has added the American Aging Association to its roster of 30 organizations that share a common vision for the advancement of research and education in biological and biomedical sciences. Gives AGE members the opportunity to interact and collaborate with experts from a variety of scientific disciplines,” said AGE Chairman...

Skin-Scalp is an Elsom Research project, developing high-technology skincare cosmeceuticals suitable for all areas of skin, including scalp. Remember to watch our blog for announcements of new formulations, projects, and publications! Anti-Aging Care for Heavily-Wrinkled or Under-Functioning Skin and Scalp. We invite you to explore other Elsom Research projects:. Looking for more great...

The mission of the Glenn Foundation For Medical Research is to extend the healthy years of life through research on mechanisms of biology that govern normal human aging and its related physiological decline, with the objective of translating research into interventions that will extend healthspan with lifespan. For information regarding grant applications, please contact.

The Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity is engaged in ongoing translational research on nutrition, exercise, and metabolism in relation to aging and the common diseases of our aging population. These diseases include, cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diabetes, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and autism...

Hebrew SeniorLife provides comprehensive senior care services and senior living communities in Massachusetts. Learn about our services for seniors. Hebrew SeniorLife is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults in the Greater Boston area and beyond. Our complete continuum of care includes senior health care, senior living communities, long-term care, hospice care...

Access our list of accredited online psychology degree programs. Browse our comprehensive directory and choose the right school for you. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that jobs in psychology will continue to grow due to the demand for psychological services in rehabilitation and social service centers, schools, hospitals, and private companies. These professionals will also be...

Health providers and insurers are embracing smartphones, tablets and computer screens as tools for delivering medical care. British experts recently published new guidelines recommending that office workers stand for at least two hours each day. In a nutshell, while the test is a powerful tool for predicting who will develop Alzheimer’s, it’s far from perfect. OMRF’s Chip Morgan receives...

According to the Journal of Aging Research, the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple over the next forty years. Based upon their research, there are three non-pharmacological strategies to influence brain cognition, general functioning, and overall quality of life. These are: physical exercise, intellectual stimulation, and social interaction. In fact, those with the...

Lunasin is a 43-amino acid polypeptide originally discovered in soy. Research into the properties of lunasin began in 1996, when researchers at the University of California-Berkeley observed that the peptide arrested mitosis in cancer cells by binding to the cell's chromatin and breaking the cell apart. The name of the peptide was chosen from the Tagalog word lunas, which means "cure". Since...