Summaries of books about Aging & Longevity:
A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures
Rebecca Small|Dalano Hoang
The book serves as a comprehensive manual for healthcare professionals, detailing the use of botulinum toxin for cosmetic procedures. It includes step-by-step instructions, dosage guidelines, and practical tips for patient assessment and treatment in a primary care setting.
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How to Care for Aging Parents
A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues
Virginia Morris
The book serves as a comprehensive guide covering the various aspects of caring for elderly parents, including medical, legal, financial, and emotional support strategies. It provides practical advice on navigating the healthcare system, making living arrangements, managing caregiving responsibilities, and addressing end-of-life issues.
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Chasing Life
New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today
Sanjay Gupta
The book explores cutting-edge research in the field of aging, discussing scientific advancements and lifestyle choices that can potentially slow down the aging process and improve overall health. It provides insights into longevity, including genetic factors, medical technologies, and practical advice on how individuals can extend their lives and enhance their vitality.
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Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty
Michael F. Roizen|Mehmet Oz
The book provides practical advice and scientific insights on how to slow down the aging process and improve overall health, focusing on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, and stress management. It offers readers a comprehensive plan to maintain youthfulness and vitality, including tips for enhancing the body's major organ systems and preventing age-related decline.
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The Science and Technology of Growing Young
An Insider's Guide to the Breakthroughs that Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan . . . and What You Can Do Right Now
Sergey Young
The book delves into the latest advancements in longevity science, exploring cutting-edge technologies and therapies that have the potential to significantly extend human lifespan. It also provides practical advice on current lifestyle choices and interventions that individuals can adopt to improve their health and longevity.
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Brain Rules for Aging Well
10 Principles for Staying Vital, Happy, and Sharp
John Medina
The book presents ten core principles that aim to enhance cognitive function and overall well-being in older adults, drawing on scientific research to offer practical advice. It covers topics such as the importance of social connections, exercise, mental engagement, and stress reduction to maintain a healthy and vibrant mind as one ages.
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Breaking the Age Code
How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live
Becca Levy
The book explores the impact of societal and personal beliefs about aging on individuals' health, longevity, and well-being. It presents scientific evidence and strategies for adopting a more positive outlook on aging, which can lead to improved physical and mental health outcomes.
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The Longevity Project
Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade S tudy
Howard S. Friedman.|Leslie R. Martin.
The book synthesizes findings from an eight-decade-long study that tracked the lives of 1,500 individuals to uncover the behaviors, personality traits, and lifestyle choices that correlate with longevity. It challenges common health advice, revealing that factors like hard work, prudent planning, and strong social relationships play significant roles in living a long life.
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