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Secrets of Aging: Traveling Exhibit and Lectures
Wed, 05/10/2000 - 12:00am — Karen Stevenson
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To complement its new traveling exhibit, Secrets of Aging, the Boston Museum of Science is offering a series of six lectures that will delve into many of the mysteries surrounding how and why we age. This is a special opportunity to hear what the experts say about how genes influence the aging process, why some people live longer than others, and what steps you can take towards leading a long and rich life. These interactive lectures will take place every Wednesday from June 14th to July 19th, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, at the Museum of Science in Boston. This "brown bag lunch" series is free to the public and is sponsored in part by the Lowell Institute. The Secrets of Aging Exhibit also has a special web site.
June 14: "Using the Gift of Long Life," James E. Birren, Ph.D., Associate Director, UCLA Center on Aging
June 21: "Living to 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age," Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, Principle Investigator, The New England Centenarian Study and Acting Chief of Gerontology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
June 28: "Healthy Aging through Mind/Body Medicine," Ann Webster, Ph.D., Mind/Body Medical Clinic, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
July 5: "Genes and the Biology of Aging," David Schlessinger, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genetics, National Institute on Aging
July 12: "Developing a Personal Exercise Plan for Healthy Aging," Daniel S. Rooks, Ph.D., Be Well! Tanger Center for Health Management, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
July 19: "Aging and Memory: What Changes and What Can You Do?," Margie E. Lachman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Brandeis University
To complement its new traveling exhibit, Secrets of Aging, the Boston Museum of Science is offering a series of six lectures that will delve into many of the mysteries surrounding how and why we age. This is a special opportunity to hear what the experts say about how genes influence the aging process, why some people live longer than others, and what steps you can take towards leading a long and rich life. These interactive lectures will take place every Wednesday from June 14th to July 19th, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, at the Museum of Science in Boston. This "brown bag lunch" series is free to the public and is sponsored in part by the Lowell Institute. The Secrets of Aging Exhibit also has a special web site.
June 14: "Using the Gift of Long Life," James E. Birren, Ph.D., Associate Director, UCLA Center on Aging
June 21: "Living to 100: Lessons in Living to Your Maximum Potential at Any Age," Thomas Perls, MD, MPH, Principle Investigator, The New England Centenarian Study and Acting Chief of Gerontology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
June 28: "Healthy Aging through Mind/Body Medicine," Ann Webster, Ph.D., Mind/Body Medical Clinic, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
July 5: "Genes and the Biology of Aging," David Schlessinger, Ph.D., Chief of the Laboratory of Genetics, National Institute on Aging
July 12: "Developing a Personal Exercise Plan for Healthy Aging," Daniel S. Rooks, Ph.D., Be Well! Tanger Center for Health Management, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
July 19: "Aging and Memory: What Changes and What Can You Do?," Margie E. Lachman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Brandeis University
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