Institute of Gerontology

http://www.iog.wayne.edu/

The Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University brings together science and service to advance the cause of aging research. Its multidisciplinary faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-doctoral trainees focus on the social and behavioral aspects of lifespan health and cognitive development. Dedicated to promoting successful aging, the Institute of Gerontology is where research and outreach combine to make life better in Detroit and beyond.

Information on research, education, and outreach on gerontology.  Aging and Health Resources is a great place to check out. http://www.iog.wayne.edu/resources.php

AARP Internet Resources on Aging

http://www.aarp.org/internetresources/

Links to 900+ of the best sites for people over 50+. You can browse by topic and by state. The state resources are very useful.

What”s New On Medline Plus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/whatsnew.html

Stay up to date with the latest Medline Plus hightlights, features and announcements. I use Medline Plus as a first option when I am investigating health information for me or my relatives.

Innovative Healing

http://innovativehealing.libsyn.com/

I discovered Innovative Healing podcast several months ago. The podcast are done by Dr. Liz Lipski with access to health experts. The podcast are about 10 minutes long. Some of the podcast covered include: Essential Information for Strong Bones,  Gaining Optimal Quality of Life with Integrative and Functional Medicine, Weight Management and much more.

Diabetes Today

http://www.diabetes.org/indiabetestoday.jsp?WTLPromo=HOME_diabetestoday&vms=272875162012

My husband was diagnosed in the early winter as prediabetic from our family physican. Since my husbands family has a history of diabetes and heart disease, there was concern. The doctor put my husband on a lowfat low cholestorl diet. And he had to start measuring his blood glucose levels. We also had to change out eating habits. Pizza out, fried food out, smaller portions in. My husband did exceptionally well. When he went back to the doctor in June, his levels were great, he had lost 25 pounds and had energy again. The doctor asked him what motivated him. He replied that his watched his Dad give himself insulin injections when he was young and has watched his sister give herself injections now, and he didn’t want to have to do that. I’m very proud of him. He now walks our two dogs twice a day.

The Health Care Blog

http://www.thehealthcareblog.com/the_health_care_blog/

The Health Care blog subtitled everything you always wanted to know about the healh care systems. But were afraid to ask. Check out the section on the presidential candidates. Its very informative.