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The Web abounds with health sites, including many directed at people age 50+.  Coming of Age thought the following list-- though far from exhaustive-- would be of particular interest, as these sites deal with a range of issues from healthy lifestyles to disease prevention and treatment to imminent medical and health developments.
 
You may want to start by clicking on the Health Guide in the upper left-hand corner of  AARP Health.  This is a new service that provides easy-to-use info designed to help you take charge of your health.  Also on the AARP Health page:  the latest on Medicare. And here are 10 more sites you might want to check out!

Philly Health Info This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This is a free, comprehensive and objective health information service for residents of Greater Philadelphia.

Healthy Aging This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This is the official site of the Healthy Aging Campaign.  The campaign is a national health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects of aging.  It also provides information for adults age 50+ about ways to improve physical, mental, social, and financial fitness.

Healthy Aging for Older Adults This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This site, developed by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, promotes disease prevention including practicing a healthy lifestyle (regular physical activity, healthy eating, and avoiding tobacco) and early detection practices (screening for cancers, diabetes and, and depression).

NIHSeniorHealth.gov This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

Just what it sounds like—a website developed by the National Institutes of Health with links to information for older adults about common diagnoses, fitness, nutrition and more. Very easy to use!

Mental Health and Aging This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

A service of The Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, this site assists older adults, their families and caregivers in obtaining mental health services and offers guidance on how to advocate to have mental health needs met.

Third Age (Health Section) This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

The information here is provided by ThirdAge Inc., an online direct marketing company focused on midlife adults.  It may be commercial… but it has a lot of good, up-to-the-minute tips.

SeniorNet Health This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This site is a great gateway to links about healthy habits, good nutrition, chronic conditions — even how to search the web for reliable health info... and more!

Environmental Protection Agency’s Aging Initiative This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This website provides a wealth of information about the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect the environmental health of older persons.

Family Doctor (Good Health Habits @ 60 Section) This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

A section of the site operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) with lots of good health info for people 60+.

Alliance for Aging Research This link takes you to another site and will open in a new window

This organization is committed to accelerating the pace of medical discoveries that enhance the aging experience. Look into the (and possibly your) future!