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Ageless aging : a woman's guide to increasing healthspan, brainspan, and lifespan / by Maddy Dychtwald with Kate Hanley.

Dychtwald, Maddy, 1952- (author.). Hanley, Kate, (author.).

Summary:

"We are in the midst of a longevity revolution. And that's particularly true for women: Women can expect to live five years longer than men. A 50-year-old woman can expect to live another 35 years, on average. Women comprise 80% of centenarians, now the fastest growing segment of the world's population. But despite these incredible statistics showing how women are living longer, women are not living well. Women typically spend the last 14 years of their lives in a cascade of poor health. And while current research suggests that some 70 to 90% of your health and longevity is under your control, rather than at the mercy of the genes you were born with, the reality is that most women are not taking advantage of the measures that could lead to a longer and better life. ..."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9798887700519
Physical Description: 335 pages ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction : your longevity bonus -- Part 1 : the new longevity. Sipping from the fountain of youthfulness ; Embracing the upsides of long life ; Charting your path -- Part 2 : the holistic recipe for ageless aging. Fitness 2.0, the silver bullet ; Food is fuel, food is medicine, food is pleasure ; The magic of sleep ; You are the CEO of your own healthcare ; Hormones are your frenemies ; Your beautiful mind ; Purpose and connections ; The wealth-heath connection ; Next steps: create your ageless aging action plan.