The Science of Staying Young - Rilegato

Morley, John; Colberg, Sheri

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ISBN 10: 0071492836 ISBN 13: 9780071492836

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008

Riassunto

Can exercise prevent gray hair?

Is wine consumption better than drinking beer or hard liquor?

Is testosterone important only for men?

How much fish should you eat each week?Just because your chronological age is going up, it doesn’t mean aches and pains, weight gain, and lack of energy have to get you down. You can prevent and reverse the symptoms of aging! Combining Dr. John Morley’s research on aging, hormones, and disease management with Dr. Sheri Colberg’s expertise in exercise science and sports nutrition, this comprehensive guide breaks everything down into ten simple steps for maintaining an optimal quality of life. Follow the suggestions in this book, and in a matter of weeks you’ll begin to experience:

• An upsurge in your energy levels
• An enhanced enjoyment of your lifeand daily activities
• A noticeable increase in the sharpnessof your mind
• A stronger sex drive

You can pick and choose among hundreds of antiaging tips to find what’s right for you. You’ll discover the best foods to eat, why alcohol can be beneficial (and how much to drink), what types of exercise are important, which hormones are a waste of your money and which really work, how to keep your mind sharp, and why weight loss may not be advisable at certain ages. In addition, you’ll find all the latest information you need to keep your heart healthy, prevent cancer, strengthen your bones, keep your joints limber, and stay on your feet.

The Science of Staying Young is not just about aging gracefully―it’s about living and feeling your best for the rest of your life.

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Contenuti:

Preface. Your aging journey

Introduction Start on the steps to successful aging

Chapter 1. Step 1: Consume fish, alcohol, and more

Chapter 2. Step 2: Exercise for the elixir of eternal youth

Chapter 3. Step 3: Find the hormonal fountain of youth

Chapter 4. Step 4: Stay active for a sharper mind

Chapter 5. Step 5: Maintain a stable weight

Chapter 6. Step 6: Love your healthy heart

Chapter 7. Step 7: Keep cancer at bay

Chapter 8. Step 8: Thicken up your bones

Chapter 19. Step 9: Remain on your feet

Chapter 110. Step 10: Keep an eye on prevention

Conclusion: A glimpse into the future of aging

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071492836
• ISBN 13: 9780071492836
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 254