Mayo Clinic on healthy aging : an easy and comprehensive guide to keeping your body young, your mind sharp and your spirit fulfilled / medical editors, Nathan K. LeBrasseur, Ph.D., Christina Chen, M.D..

LeBrasseur, Nathan K., (editor.). Chen, Christina (Medical doctor), (editor.).

Summary:

An easy-to-understand yet comprehensive guide to help people live longer and more purposeful lives.

Record details

ISBN: 9798887700236
Physical Description: 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-322) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I: Common age-related changes and what you can do -- Your brain ; Your senses ; Your heart and lungs ; Your bones, muscles, and joints ; Your digestive health ; Your urinary health ; Your immune health ; Weight, sleep, skin, and sexual health ; Cancer ; Frailty and recovery from injury ; Part II: Living better and living longer -- How are you doing, and what's your plan? ; The power of relationships, connections and purpose ; Improving your physical health with exercise ; Eating well to live well ; Holistic health to nurture your mind, body and spirit ; Vaccinations and screening tests ; Planning ahead for what comes next ; Inspirational stories.