Internet Guide to Anti-Aging and Longevity

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Quickly and easilyfind 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,

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ISBN-13:	9781040189627
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	02/02/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

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.

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 Chapter 6. Effects on Length of Life Chapter 7. Experimental/Futuristic Approaches Chapter 8. Research Chapter 9. Interactive Tools Chapter 10. Institutes, Clinics, Organizations, and Societies Chapter 11. Publications Chapter 12. Statistics

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Reviewer: Marcy L Brown, MLS (Western Pennsylvania Hospital - Forbes Regional Campus)
Description: This book contains annotated citations to Web resources exploring habits and practices promoting long life. Each citation includes a URL and a brief descriptive paragraph.
Purpose: The author does not cover complex topics such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases. Readers interested in these topics will appreciate her disclosure. Compiling authoritative links on anti-aging practices is difficult. The science is in its infancy, and some practices are supported by conflicting or scant research. The author's selections present the science as it currently exists, but unsophisticated readers may have trouble distinguishing "good" evidence from questionable.
Audience: The resources address readers of all ages interested in fighting the effects of aging. While some links are clearly relevant to seniors, many contain information for younger readers, when anti-aging lifestyle changes become important. The writing is appropriate for readers of all ages and most literacy levels, and only one or two resources seem poor choices for a lay audience. The author, an experienced health sciences librarian, has expertise in finding, evaluating, and writing about health and medical Internet resources.
Features: The author covers all relevant topics. The comparison of search engines and directories is good, but calls for graphical rather than textual presentation. Readers will likely skip the technical information on Web file types and extensions. The checkmark symbol on key resources could be a great tool, but the author never describes the criteria for assigning it and does not use it in some sections. Almost all URLs tested are current, which is refreshing in a book of Internet resources. Only the savviest reader will understand what "bibliographic database" means, and may be disappointed to find only citations or abstracts. The chapter on research offers a good look at existing scientific studies, and the interactive tools chapter describes eye-opening and fun resources.
Assessment: The sheer number of Web sites and published works on anti-aging demonstrates the public's interest in this topic, and demands a structured approach for access. This well-organized book meets that need. It offers novel resources as well as those revered for years, and is a useful reference tool for reference librarians and lay readers alike.

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