Friday, November 16, 2012

Science & U!: Science and Aging



Tinabeth Pina explores how advances in science and medicine are contributing to all of us living longer lives.

Lisa Beth Kovetz investigates stem cell medicine and its cutting edge breakthroughs in helping to cure disease and slow down aging.

Marlene Peralta has the latest on the scientific advances in treating Parkinson's disease.

Carol Anne Riddell explains why exercise is one of the most effective things we can do for healthy aging.

Ernabel Demillo looks at aging pets - and how we can help them through the process and learn something about our own aging.

For More Information:

STEM CELL RESEARCH (Lisa Beth Kovetz)
http://www.us.penguingroup.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781594630781,00.html
http://www.amazon.com/The-Stem-Cell-Hope-Medicine/dp/159463078X

PARKINSON'S DISEASE (Marlene Peralta)
http://www.pdf.org/
http://www.brooklynparkinsongroup.org/

EXERCISE (Carol Anne Riddell)
http://workout911.com/
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/why/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/strategies/meAndFamily.html

AGING DOGS (Ernabel Demillo)
http://www.hopevet.com/
http://www.humanesocietyny.org/

CAREGIVER INFORMATION
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/?cmp=RDRCT-CRGNG_APR12_012
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/home/home.shtml

Taped: 10-23-12

Science & U! explores the world of science, taking the headlines and information you need and showing its importance in our everyday life. From technology, research and health to kids, humor and the arts each program explores these topics in clear, concise and engaging presentations designed for audiences of all backgrounds and ages!


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