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Ageing or aging is the process of becoming older. This traditional definition was recently challenged in the new "Handbook of the Biology of Aging" (Academic Press, 2006), where ageing was specifically defined as the process of system's deterioration with time, thus allowing for existence of non-ageing systems (when "old is as good as new"), and anti-ageing interventions (when accumulated damage is repaired). This article focuses on the social, cognitive, cultural, and economic effects of ageing. The biology of ageing is treated in detail in senescence. Ageing is an important part of all human societies reflecting the biological changes that occur, but also reflecting cultural and societal conventions.
Age is usually measured in full years (except for young children, where this downward rounding would be too crude) and a person's birthday is often an important event.
There is often considerable social pressure in many societies to sustain denial of the ageing process. Considerable energy, money and time is expended to hide signs of ageing, especially among women. This may involve dyeing hair, elaborate make-up, or even cosmetic surgery. Among the young, however, there is often a desire to seem older to gain more responsibility and respect.
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American scientists discover "anti-ageing enzyme" and win this year's nobel prize for medicine http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8290094.stm
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American scientists discover "anti-ageing enzyme" and win this year's nobel prize for medicine http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8290094.stm
winner of the nobel prize, possible future research into cancer and ageing: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8290094.stm
mishamydunn (Amy Dunn) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:11:40 -0000
winner of the nobel prize, possible future research into cancer and ageing: http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8290094.stm
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Dutton is now completely useless as Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing - every time he asks a question in #qt he'll be ridiculed.
Pollytics (Possum Comitatus) Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:14:26 -0000
Dutton is now completely useless as Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing - every time he asks a question in #qt he'll be ridiculed.
Karen Andrews wins Liberal preselection for the seat of McPherson, defeating Peter Dutton, shadow Minister for Health and Ageing #alot
justinlee76 (Justin Lee) Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:15:45 -0000
Karen Andrews wins Liberal preselection for the seat of McPherson, defeating Peter Dutton, shadow Minister for Health and Ageing #alot
Department of Health and Ageing - The Department which seeks to promote, develop, and fund health and aged care services for the Australian public.
Meta Description: [ Better health and active ageing for all Australians. ]
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Aged And Community Care - The purpose of the Aged and Community Care Program is to: enhance the quality of life of older Australians through support for active and healthy ageing and the provision of appropriate high quality and cost-effective care services for frail older people, people with disabilities, and their carers.
Meta Description: [ This section of the site contains a comprehensive range of topics relevant to Ageing and Aged Care for Consumers. These topics include information on Help to Stay at Home, Residential Care, Caring for Someone, Support for People with Special Needs and related Publications. ]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
Meta Description: [ Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information ]
Australian Prescriber - An independent review of therapeutics of interest to doctors, pharmacists and students of these disciplines.
Food Standard Australia New Zealand - Responsible for developing, varying and reviewing standards for food available in Australia and New Zealand.
Health Communication Network - Provides up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
Meta Description: [ Health Communication Network based in Australia provides innovative e-health solutions to the medical industry in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States. Products include Medical Director, Practice Management and Clinical Applications software, and the online knowledge resou... ]
Health Insurance Commission - Administers many health programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.
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National Health and Medical Research Council - Consolidates within a single national organisation the often independent functions of research funding and development of advice.
Meta Description: [ The National Health and Medical Research Council Web site. ]
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Office of the Gene Technology Regulator - Provides administrative support to the Gene Technology Regulator under the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Meta Description: [ The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) website has moved to http://www.ogtr.gov.au. ]
Private Health Insurance Administration Council - An independent organisation that administers private health insurance policy set down by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
Meta Description: [ The Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC) is an independent organisation that administers private health insurance policy set down by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. ]
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman - The main role of the Ombudsman is to provide private health insurance members with an independent service for health insurance problems and enquiries.
Public Health Information Development Unit - Unit aids development of public health data, systems, and indicators for the department of health and aged care. Projects, publications, staff contacts, and downloads provided.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration - The TGA is Australia's regulatory agency for medical drugs and devices. Seeks to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of therapeutic goods for the Australian community.
Meta Description: [ The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website has moved to http://www.tga.gov.au. ]
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