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Author
Publisher
Hachette Go
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Healthspan is the period in life that we spend in good health, yet most of us are going to be staring at a 16-year decline that predicts disease, pain, and discomfort-an unavoidable accumulation of indignities and infirmities. But what if aging didn't look that way? What if you could stave off the diseases of aging by slowing your aging process? What if there was a simple formula to keep you healthy, agile, and energetic? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald has...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age -- but enjoy the benefits of youth? Dr. Gundry outlines a nutrition...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Jones provides readers with a primer that includes principles necessary for living a better life. By concentrating on the reasons certain behaviors are beneficial or harmful, we can better address our health issues, allowing us to design our best life-style approach.
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Barbara Ehrenreich explores how we are killing ourselves to live longer, not better. She describes how we over-prepare and worry way too much about what is inevitable. One by one, Ehrenreich topples the shibboleths that guide our attempts to live a long, healthy life, from the importance of preventive medical screenings to the concepts of wellness and mindfulness, from dietary fads to fitness culture. We tend to believe we have agency over our bodies,...
Author
Language
English
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"From star-crossed matches to unexpected love triangles, summer on Nantucket always holds the promise of romance in this sensational novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer. Lisa Hudson feels more alive than she has in a long time after hiring hunky carpenter Mack Whitney to renovate her old Nantucket home. There's no denying the spark growing between them--despite the fact that Mack is ten years her junior. But her twentysomething...
66) The memory bible
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever forgotten where you left your keys? Your phone? Or why you opened the refrigerator in the first place? You are not alone. As we get older, we all experience these memory slips from time to time, and left unchecked, they only increase with age. But, according to renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Gary Small, these brain-aging moments don't have to happen. Your memory and mental capacity can be improved, your brain aging...
67) The Declaration
Author
Series
Declaration trilogy volume 1
Publisher
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
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Description
In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" training to become a house servant, discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now, in THE ART OF AGING, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a humanist’s understanding of the heart and soul, Nuland has created a wise, frank, and inspiring audiobook about the ultimate stage of life’s...
Author
Series
Care volume 26
Publisher
Da kuai wen hua chu ban gu fen you xian gong si
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
中文(繁體)
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old? SPRING CHICKEN: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) SPRING CHICKEN is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny, self-deprecating...
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A ground-breaking book to help dogs live healthier and longer lives. When Rodney Habib's dog, Sam, was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, it sent him on a mission to save her life. At the age of five, Sam was given only six months to live. Her plight inspired Rodney to travel the world, looking for innovative ways to arrest the progression of the disease. In his quest to save Sam, he met world-renowned veterinarian Karen Becker, a proactive pet health...
73) Oraedorok chŏmŭm ŭl yujihago kŏn'ganghage chungnŭn pŏb: changsu ŭi yŏksŏl = The longevity paradox
Author
Publisher
Rok'ŭ Midiŏ
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Korean
Description
From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age--but enjoy the benefits of youth? In The Longevity...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
An old Bolivian man nears the end of his life. He has property and status, but not contentment. Believing himself posessed by evil spirits, he opens his heart to reveal his anguish. His personal tragedy brings us close to every man's confrontation with the unknown, old age, and death.
77) Tokyo story
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2003
Language
日本語
Description
Tokyo Story follows an aging couple, Tomi and Sukichi, on their journey from their rural village to visit their two married children in bustling, post-war Tokyo. Their reception is disappointing: too busy to entertain them, their children send them off to a health spa. After Tomi falls ill she and Sukichi return home, while the children, grief-stricken, hasten to be with her.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The certified personal trainer challenges myths and misunderstandings associated with aging, drawing on insights from cutting-edge geroscientists to share recommendations for targeting six major inciters of aging.
Author
Publisher
Forefront Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In her most candid and revealing book yet, acclaimed broadcast journalist and Baby Boomer Joan Lunden delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. In her hilarious book, Lunden takes the dull and depressing out of aging, replacing it with wit and humor. After all, laughing is better than crying--unless it makes you pee! Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or more, this book is full of helpful...
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press, a part of Gale Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
TODAY Show financial expert Jean Chatzky and Cleveland Clinic chief wellness officer Dr. Michael Roizen explain the vital connection between health and wealth -- giving readers a plan for both financial independence and biological strength with action steps to get you there.
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