The Science of Staying Young
by Morley, John E.Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-11-12
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill
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Summary
One of the world's leading aging experts gives you a 10-step plan for younger looks, a sharper mind, better sex, and a longer life The Science of Staying Young reveals the four key factors for looking and feeling young-fish, alcohol (yes, alcohol!), hormone replacement, and exercise. Based on the latest scientific research on aging, the book will teach you to improve your looks and add to your longevity-almost immediately. You will also be able to prevent the unwanted side effects of getting older-such as weight gain, mental decline, deteriorating sex drive, osteoporosis, and more.
Author Biography
John E. Morley, M.D., is the founder anddirector of Saint Louis University’s Division of GeriatricMedicine, which is consistently ranked as one of the top tengeriatric programs in the country.
Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., is an exercisephysiologist and professor of exercise science at OldDominion University in Norfolk,Virginia.
Table of Contents
| Preface: Your Lifelong Journey | p. ix |
| Acknowledgments | p. xv |
| Introduction: Start on the Steps to Successful Aging | p. 1 |
| Using Our Ten-Step Program | p. 1 |
| Being Healthy at Any Age | p. 4 |
| Can You Alter Your Life Expectancy? | p. 6 |
| How Old Are You Really? | p. 8 |
| The Time to Start Is Now | p. 15 |
| Consume Fish, Alcohol, and More | p. 17 |
| The "French Paradox": More Saturated Fat, Better Heart Health | p. 19 |
| Healthy Eating Mediterranean Style | p. 20 |
| Eat More Baked or Grilled Fish for Better Health | p. 21 |
| A Drink a Day Keeps the Doctor Away? | p. 24 |
| Eat Your Veggies (and More) for Optimal Nutrition | p. 27 |
| Prevent Nutritional Deficiencies in Your Diet | p. 30 |
| Eat Adequate Protein to Maintain Your Strength | p. 33 |
| Eat Enough Fiber to Enhance Your Health | p. 34 |
| Water Is Essential to Life and Good Health | p. 35 |
| Spice Up Your Foods with Curry and Other Spices | p. 36 |
| Eat More Yogurt? | p. 37 |
| Herbal Remedies and Complementary Medicine | p. 37 |
| A Final Word About Step 1 | p. 38 |
| Exercise for the Elixir of Eternal Youth | p. 41 |
| How Physical Activity Improves Your Life | p. 42 |
| Exercise More, Think Better | p. 43 |
| It's Never Too Late to Start | p. 44 |
| Your Exercise Plan for Better Health | p. 46 |
| Aerobic Activities Build Your Endurance | p. 47 |
| Resistance Training Keeps Your Muscles Strong | p. 51 |
| Practice Balance and Strength Exercises to Stay Steady on Your Feet | p. 62 |
| Better Posture Leads to Pain Prevention and Improved Balance | p. 64 |
| Flexibility Training Makes Your Joints More Mobile | p. 67 |
| Exercise Recommendations for People with Specific Medical Conditions | p. 75 |
| Can Exercise Prevent Gray Hair? | p. 75 |
| Training, Sports Injuries, and the Master Athlete | p. 77 |
| Reducing Stress Incontinence | p. 80 |
| A Final Word About Step 2 | p. 81 |
| Find the Hormonal Fountain of Youth | p. 83 |
| How Important Is Vitamin D? | p. 84 |
| Growth Hormone: The Tarnished Fountain of Youth | p. 85 |
| Unfounded Hope for Ghrelin? | p. 86 |
| Melatonin: The Sleep Hormone | p. 87 |
| What About Pregnenolone? | p. 88 |
| DHEA: The Real Story | p. 88 |
| Estrogen: Feminine Forever? | p. 89 |
| Should You Fuel Your Engines with Testosterone? | p. 92 |
| How to Enhance Your Sexuality | p. 97 |
| A Final Word About Step 3 | p. 100 |
| Stay Active for a Sharper Mind | p. 101 |
| Creativity and Aging | p. 102 |
| What Causes Memory Loss, and How Much Is Normal? | p. 103 |
| Exercise Your Mind to Keep It Healthy | p. 105 |
| Exercise Your Body for a Healthy Mind | p. 108 |
| Singing the Blues: Dealing with Depression | p. 109 |
| Emotionally Speaking, Where Do We Go from Here? | p. 111 |
| What Are Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and Dementia? | p. 112 |
| New Insights into Alzheimer's Disease | p. 114 |
| The Importance of Spirituality and Religion in Aging Well | p. 118 |
| A Definitive Study on Positive Mental Health Factors | p. 120 |
| A Final Word About Step 4 | p. 121 |
| Maintain a Stable Weight | p. 123 |
| Good and Bad News About Your Weight | p. 124 |
| What Is a Healthy Weight? | p. 127 |
| Where You Store Your Excess Body Fat Matters | p. 129 |
| You May Be Fatter than You Think | p. 131 |
| Losing Weight Is Only Half the Battle | p. 132 |
| Why Loss of Appetite and Weight Are More Common the Older You Get | p. 133 |
| A Final Word About Step 5 | p. 138 |
| Love Your Healthy Heart | p. 139 |
| Which Cardiovascular Diseases Are Most Common? | p. 140 |
| What Is Coronary Heart Disease? | p. 140 |
| How Peripheral Artery Disease Can Affect the Legs | p. 141 |
| What Do You Need to Know About Strokes? | p. 142 |
| React Quickly to Warning Signs of Heart Attack or Stroke | p. 144 |
| Why Is High Blood Pressure a Silent Killer? | p. 146 |
| Understanding Heart Failure | p. 147 |
| Moderate Your Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors | p. 148 |
| A Final Word About Step 6 | p. 155 |
| Keep Cancer at Bay | p. 157 |
| What Causes Cancer and How Widespread Is It? | p. 158 |
| Is Cancer Different as You Get Older? | p. 162 |
| Can Cancer Be Prevented? | p. 163 |
| Cancer Therapies Available Today | p. 165 |
| Will Your Cancer Come Back? | p. 169 |
| A Final Word About Step 7 | p. 170 |
| Thicken Up Your Bones | p. 171 |
| Thinning Bones: Risk, Screening, Prevention, and Treatment | p. 172 |
| Maintain Optimal Joint Health | p. 182 |
| A Final Word About Step 8 | p. 188 |
| Remain on Your Feet | p. 189 |
| Falls: Impact and Prevention | p. 190 |
| Frailty: The Beginning of the End? | p. 194 |
| Increase Your Daily SPA Time | p. 201 |
| A Final Word About Step 9 | p. 204 |
| Keep an Eye on Prevention | p. 205 |
| Improving Your Biological Age | p. 205 |
| Taking Control of Your Own Preventive Health | p. 207 |
| What Medications Can and Can't Do for Your Health | p. 210 |
| When Should You See a Geriatrician? | p. 217 |
| A Final Word About Step 10 | p. 218 |
| Conclusion: A Glimpse into the Future | p. 219 |
| Claims About Antiaging Medicine | p. 219 |
| The Future of Getting the Right Drug | p. 220 |
| Environmental Interactions with Your Genome | p. 220 |
| Aging Rates in Mice, Men, and Flies | p. 221 |
| Become an Advocate for Helping People Age Gracefully | p. 223 |
| A Warning About the Quest for Immortality | p. 224 |
| If Your Personal Quest for Immortality Is Still Alive and Kicking | p. 225 |
| Putting It All Together | p. 226 |
| Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination | p. 229 |
| Resources for Healthy Living | p. 231 |
| Recommended Reading | p. 235 |
| Selected References | p. 237 |
| Index | p. 249 |
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