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Life expectancy continues to inch upward in the United States, and if you are middle-aged or older, you may be looking ahead and contemplating the coming years. Will you live a long, vibrant life? Will you maintain your vigor and independence in your later years, or will they be marred by disability? Fortunately, successful aging -- a term coined by MacArthur Foundation researchers who have delved deeply into that topic -- is well within your grasp. What does it require? The desire and means to sidestep disease, sustain a high level of mental and physical function, and engage actively in life. The wealth of well-documented information in this special report on healthy aging can help you do just that. You ll also learn about the latest scientific findings on aging and how today s scientific discoveries may add healthy years to human life span. But, even more importantly, you ll discover what you can do today to improve your chances of leading a longer, healthier life. This report aims to help you avoid common health woes of aging, such as heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and sight and hearing disorders. Its pages pose and answer many questions. What supplements should you take and which ones might endanger you? How does exercise affect your body and mind? What steps can you take to stay sharp? When is memory loss normal and when is it a sign of more serious trouble? How can you stay socially connected and why is that important to your health? As you ll see, the simple lifestyle choices -- what you eat, how active you are, whether you smoke -- have an enormous impact on your longevity and quality of life.
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About the Author:
Anne Fabiny, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Chief of Geriatrics, Cambridge Health Alliance
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- EditoreHarvard Medical School
- Data di pubblicazione2008
- ISBN 10 1933812435
- ISBN 13 9781933812434
- RilegaturaPaperback
- Numero di pagine48
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