Age-Related Changes: Fact vs. Myth ---
This article examines both the facts and myths about the normal aging process.
Visit the American Psychological Association web site
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Aging and the Lungs ---
This site provides an explanation of what happens to human lungs as they age.
Visit the Merck web site
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Aging and the Cardiovascular System ---
The site outlines normal changes with age in the cardiovascular system.
Visit the The Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation web site
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Aging Changes in the Heart and Blood Vessels ---
The link explores how age affects the heart and blood vessels.
Visit the Medline web site
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Changes in the Brain ---
This site explains the loss of nerve cells, histological changes, decreased cerebral blood flow, and other problems associated with the aging brain.
Visit the Merck web site
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Aging Changes in the Nervous System ---
This site explains how the nervous system changes with age and explores some common nervous system problems in older people.
Visit the University of Pennsylvania Health System web site
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Sensory Changes with Age ---
This site explores the various sensory changes that older adults undergo.
Visit the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center web site
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Age-Related Hearing Loss ---
This link explains the causes, incidents, symptoms, and risk factors of age-related hearing loss.
Visit the Medline web site
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Osteoporosis ---
This site includes general information, prevention tips, and risk factor identification tools for osteoporosis.
Visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation web site
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Kyphosis ---
This link describes the different types of kyphosis and explains why this condition develops.
Visit the Spine Universe web site
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Changes with Age in the Immune System ---
This site examines the changes in the immune system that occur with age.
Visit the American Federation for Aging Research web site
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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living ---
This site provides some basic information about instrumental activities of daily living.
Visit the National Center for Health Statistics web site
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