Healthy Aging

Drawing on both scientific and anecdotal sources, the authors of "The Joy of Laziness" argue that the much-admired Type A lifestyle of intense exercise, frantic activity, and overwork is detrimental to health and long life.

This soft cover easy-to-hold book is written Spaciously for men and women who are approaching their serine years. Sevenr distinct sections cover the health related issues that offer as the body age. In each section of this self-help book, persons and their families will find practical suggestions for taking ownership of their health states. The book covers all areas of health care concern with advancing age, including medicare medicines medical care, nutrition, exercise, common body changes and health problems. The book is easy to see and effortless to read with short action oriented sentences large type sizes and sufficient white space

The simplified science behind the fountain of youth.

These ancient Chinese exercises help to alleviate the pains of arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other "senior" diseases--and, as added benefit, they're fun and low impact.

This informative book guides readers to their goal of better health. It addresses aging, weight-bearing exercises, physical fitness, and the culprit behind chronic conditions.

Not only accepting but celebrating getting old, this inspirational and illuminating work looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes and challenges to struggles and surprises.

For thousands of years men and women have risked their lives and spent fortunes in a futile quest for eternal youth. In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned psychiatrist and researcher Gene D. Cohen takes us to the wellspring of genuine human vitality, the unique creative power generated by age and experience, and shows us how to tap this inner source to enrich, even transform our lives through middle age and beyond. A pioneering physician and respected international authority on aging and creativity, Dr. Cohen weaves history, scientific research, inspiring true-life stories, and his own fresh insights to journey into the previously uncharted territory of human potential in the "second half" of life.

The over-thirty crowd was once subject to ridicule by younger people, and anyone past age fifty was definitely "over the hill". But in

Exercise is not just for the young!
That's right. Studies show that people who stay active - no matter what their age - benefit from exercise. Not only can it help you feel better, but it makes doing all those day to day tasks easier and more enjoyable. So start exercising today, with "Fitness Over Fifty," the National Institute on Aging's guide to exercise for men and women over fifty.
You don't need to join a gym or buy expensive equipment. Everything you need to begin your own exercise program is right inside this book.
Energy, strength, balance, and flexibility are the ingredients that add up to long-lasting vitality and health. And "Fitness Over Fifty" features practical advice about how you can reach those goals. With nutrition tips, easy-to-follow exercises, and expert advice, "Fitness Over Fifty" is the last exercise gui

"Staying active without fear of falling."

The danger of falling increases substantially with age. This is especially true in developed countries where aging populations tend toward comfortable, inactive lifestyles.

How to Avoid Falling is a practical, non-technical guide to minimizing the occurrence of falls as well as their devastating effects.

The book recommends taking stock of one's current level of health, physical abilities, ongoing medical concerns and current medication. It covers the risk factors of falling, how to alleviate them, as well as some general practices for living a healthy life.

Exercise is key, especially walking every day. There are fitness and balance exercises that will improve health and a sense of well-being.

Fall-proofing a home is also covered, as is being aware of the best way to respo

America's most widely syndicated medical columnist, Dr. Gott's new guide to healthier living combines the empathy of an old-fashioned family doctor with the outspoken fervor of a patients' rights advocate.

How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life
By Hansen, Mark Victor
Linkletter, Art
2006/07 - Nelson Books
9780785218906 Find in the Library

Linkletter and Hansen team up to inspire readers to embrace their old age, finding joy, power, and purpose for the second half of life.

One of the country's premier experts on aging and nutrition, and host of the popular PBS series, Lipschitz is on a mission to spread the word that readers can look and feel great well into their 80s. Also included are valuable meal plans for total nutritional health. National print.

Concise and helpful, this terrific resource for seniors--culled from the popular syndicated newspaper column of the same name--covers a variety of topics, from aging to investing, from volunteerism to travel.

In his landmark book "How We Die," Dr. Nuland profoundly altered readers' perception of the end of life. Now in "The Art of Aging," he steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. (Consumer Health)

The bestselling author of "I'm Too Young to Get Old" and "I'm Not in the Mood"--and the nationally recognized medical correspondent on women's health for the "Today" show--explains exactly why people age and what a person can do to slow down the process.

The nation's number-one expert on aging explains how the aging process can be altered just by changing day-to-day behaviors. Includes self-tests to determine personal "longevity" quotients, strategies tailored to specific life stages, and personal stories from clients who improved their longevity. Illustrations.

One of the world's top memory experts offers clear, concise, prescriptive steps for reducing memory loss and keeping brains young. Illustrations.

The author guides 50-something readers through the obstacles of this stage of life and offers them the opportunity to take full advantage of the bonus decades. The true tales of crisis and triumph sparkle on every page of this inspiring and insightful book.

Andrew Weil draws on the longest-running medical studies, as well as on the secrets of longevity that he has gathered firsthand from cultures around the world, to write a book about aging that is unlike any other in the breadth and depth of its information and understanding.