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Life Extension: Science Fact or Science Fiction?

Internet URL

http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/PDFs/Life_Extension-Science_Fact_or_Science_Fiction.pdf  External Links Disclaimer Logo

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Description

Why do people grow old? How can we live longer? How can people stay healthy and independent as they grow older? This pamphlet discusses research about certain chemicals in our bodies that may someday answer these questions, including antioxidants that combat free radicals, DNA, RNA, and DHEA. Ten Tips for Healthy Aging are offered. Includes additional information resources. 6-panel printed brochure.

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Review Date

5/23/2007

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