Aging

Madness and Method: Predictable Crises of Adult Life
Passages
by Gail Sheehy
Without warning, in the middle of my thirties, i had a breakdown of nerve. It never occurred to me that while winging along in my happiest and most productive stage, all of a sudden simply staying afloat would require a massive exertion of will.

Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
by George M. Gould, M.D., Walter L. Pyle, M.D.
The limits of space in this work render impossible a scientific discussion upon the most interesting subject of longevity, and the reader is referred to some of the modern works devoted exclusively to this subject.

Abkhasia: Ancients of the Caucasus
Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-Lived Peoples
by John Robbins
Why do some people age in failing health and sadness, while others grow old with vitality and joy? In this revolutionary book, bestselling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging

Alcohol, Aging and Stress
by National Institute of Health
The body responds to stress through a hormone system called the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis. Stimulation of this system results in the secretion of stress hormones (glucocorticoids).

She Who Once Was
Kiss Tomorrow Hello
by Kim Barnes, Claire Davis
We were standing at the kitchen sink, chopping vegetables for a salad, when Martha announced her plan. She'd thought about it for months, she said. Maybe years. I regretted my response immediately, and to this day still regret it. Just listen to me.

Maintaining Health
by R. L. Alsaker
Old age today brings to mind a picture of decrepitude and decay. This is because there is practically no natural old age. Those who live so that they are unhealthy during the early years of life will not be well if they reach advanced years.

It's Never Too Late
AstroFit
by William J. Evans, Ph.D., Gerald Secor Couzens
From the time that people first began studying humans in motion, the prevailing belief was that as we aged we automatically became enfeebled. The prevailing opinion was that those who remained strong simply had better genes.

Treatises on Friendship and Old Age
by Cicero
Should my service, Titus, ease the weight Of care that wrings your heart, and draw the sting Which rankles there, what guerdon shall there he? For I may address you, Atticus, in the lines in which Flamininus was addressed by the man, who, poor in wealth

What Hormones Mean to You
The Hormone Solution: Stay Younger Longer with Natural Hormone and Nutrition Therapies
by Thierry Hertoghe, M.D.
Based on thirty-five years of scientific studies, The Hormone Solution is the first book that offers a prescriptive program to counter memory loss, weight gain, wrinkles, shrinking muscle mass, impotence, hair loss, and a host of other signs and symptoms

American Woman's Home
by Catharine Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe
One of the most interesting and instructive illustrations of the design of our Creator, in the institution of the family state, is the preservation of the aged after their faculties decay and usefulness in ordinary modes seems to be ended.

Ninety Days to a New You
AstroFit
by William J. Evans, Ph.D., Gerald Secor Couzens
Performing the AstroFit program regularly comes closer to being a fountain of youth than anything modern medicine can offer. Although many people blame 'getting old' on bad luck, fate, or poor genes, staying young is mainly a lifestyle decision

Immortality
Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
by Andrew Weil, M.D.
At the heart of Healthy Aging is Dr. Weil's belief that although aging is an irreversible process, there are myriad things we can do to keep our minds and bodies in good working order through all phases of life.

Nutrition and the Elderly
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A recent survey completed for the new Nutrition Screening Initiative (sponsored by Ross Laboratories) - targeted at improving the nutritional health status of the aging - shows that while 85 percent of seniors surveyed believe nutrition is important

Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
by National Institute on Aging
Think about making a one-month commitment to exercise. If you are able to increase your physical activity for 30 days, that's a good sign that you are on your way to making exercise and physical activity regular, life-long habits. Let's get started!

Postponing Your Entry into the Disability Zone
Biomarkers
by William J. Evans, Ph.D.
Possibly the greatest misconception people have about the process of aging is that it's synonymous with illness. It's true that chronic conditions such as heart disease are more common as we move up in years.

Seniors, Aging and Sexual Activity
by Health Canada
Sexual activity is a natural and important part of a healthy lifestyle, no matter what your age. Although the amount of sexual activity generally declines with age, sexual interest and ability can remain fairly constant.

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Depression, one of the most common conditions associated with suicide in older adults, is a widely underrecognized and undertreated medical illness. In fact, several studies have found that many older adults who die by suicide - up to 75 percent

Aging and Memory Loss
by National Institute on Aging
We've all forgotten a name, where we put our keys, or if we locked the front door. It's normal to forget things once in a while. However, forgetting how to make change, use the telephone, or find your way home may be signs of a more serious memory problem

Ten Steps to Reverse Aging
Grow Younger, Live Longer
by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
You have been living inside a prison that has no visible walls - the confines of your self derive entirely from the habits and conditioning of your mind. If you are committed to growing younger, you must escape this prison of conditioning.

Taking Charge of Your Own Health
Ageless: The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones
by Suzanne Somers
Can you really feel better as you get older? Is aging without illness possible? Is your own internal fountain of youth waiting to be discovered? Yes, yes, and YES! says Suzanne Somers, the bestselling author of The Sexy Years.