| Description |
ix, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction: Revolution in Longevity / Robert N. Butler -- 2. Postponement As Prevention in Aging / Jacob A. Brody -- 3. Exercise in the Prevention of Age-Associated Changes in Body Composition and Functional Capacity / William J. Evans -- 4. Aging-Associated Immune Dysfunction and Strategies to Delay Its Onset / Norman R. Klinman, Phyllis-Jean Linton and Debra J. Decker -- 5. Delaying Progression of Heart Failure in the Elderly / Edmund H. Sonnenblick, Thierry H. Lejemtel and Piero Anversa -- 6. Delay of Functional Decline in Alzheimer's Disease: An Experimental and Theoretical Perspective |
| Summary |
This volume presents the most current medical strategies for postponing the onset of chronic illnesses and other functional losses associated with aging. Expert authors point out that while many preventive measures are available today, they are not yet fully implemented and more research is still necessary. This volume highlights important areas for further research, such as Alzheimer's disease, immune dysfunction, and brain and neuronal aging. Geriatricians, geriatric researchers and academics, as well as other aging and health professionals will find this volume a welcome addition to their collections |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Aging.
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Chronic diseases -- Prevention.
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Gerontology.
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Health promotion.
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Longevity.
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Medicine, Preventive.
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Older people -- Care.
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Older people.
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Quality of life.
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Aged.
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Aging.
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Chronic Disease.
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Aged.
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Health Promotion.
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Primary Prevention.
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Quality of Life.
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Aged.
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Aging.
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Chronic Disease.
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Geriatrics.
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Health Promotion.
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Older people
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Primary Prevention.
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Quality of Life.
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| Author |
Brody, Jacob A., 1931-
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Butler, Robert N., 1927-2010.
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| LC no. |
94023931 |
| ISBN |
082618880X |
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