AFAR Webinar: COVID-19: Can the Science of Aging Move Us Forward?

(American Federation for Aging Research) WEBINAR: COVID-19: Can the Science of Aging Move Us Forward? Tues, March 24, 1pm EDT (free) Hosted by the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)Older adults and people with serious medical conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease) face higher risk from COVID-19. Immune function declines with age but research shows aging processes can be targeted. Promising therapeutics called " geroprotectors " have potential to boost immunity and lessen severity of infectious diseases like COVID-19.REGISTER: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WKctmYzOTV25LYMKvlccLg
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news