The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a Long, Healthy Life
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583334300 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Live Long" according to Valerie B. Lull. Robert N. Butler, M.D. writes in his book "The Longevity Prescription" about the 8 proven keys to a long, healthy life. The 8 keys include things like nurturing your relationships, getting enough sleep, connecting with the community, eliminating stress and practicing prevention.Most of the information in this book is stuff I already was familiar with, not a whole lot that was new. That might not be the case for another reader. The informtion is helpful and up to date, and I thought the chapter on prevention was good. Also the chapter on nurturing relationships.I have read lots of longevity books so the book was not that g. Stevie D said The RX for aging gracefully. I already owned a copy of this book and made this purchase for a friend. It's a very resourceful guide to aging gracefully and getting the Most out of your years. Besides, who's not getting older? You can't start too early to do the right things for your health and if you're getting a later start, this is the book to purchase.. "Five Stars" according to Ann Graf. husband bought this, not sure what he thought of it, he never said.what does that say. Thanks
. Butler, M.D., was the president and CEO of the International Longevity Center - USA and a professor of geriatrics at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Robert N
"Dr. Drawn from his own experience and from his many years as the founding director of the National Institute on Aging at the NIH and then later at the International Longevity Center, Dr. Butler's how- to guide can lead to your own more enjoyable and productive senior years." -Senator John Glenn "In this wonderful book, Dr. Butler has given us a practical and important strategy for successful aging." -Jane Fonda "Written by the world's foremost expert in the field, Dr. Robert Butler, one of the world's great figures in the study of aging, builds a much-needed bridge between our scientific understanding of aging and practical information for individuals and policy makers. Butler's book offers a rare distillation of the principles for a long and healthy life." -Stanley Prusiner, M.D., Nobel laureate in medicine and physiology, University of California, San Francisco
Emphasizing clear-cut research findings that balance physical health with emotional well-being, Butler and his colleagues offer a definitive path to whole-life happiness.. Based on proven discoveries, the strategies in each of these areas stretch the proceeds of the "three-decade dividend," while delaying or eliminating chronic illness. The internationally revered, Pulitzer Prize-winning father of geriatric medicine offers a revitalizing plan for living a longer and better life. The Longevity Prescription outlines eight essential facets of longevity: exercise, nutrition, mental vitality, sleep, relaxation, love and intimacy, community connections, and medical care. A baby boomer turns sixty every 7.6 seconds, but many of America's graying millions approach the later years of life with fear and trepidation. With step-by-step guidance for formulating an action plan and adopting new habits and strategies, The Longevity Prescription also guides readers through special challenges, such as diabetes and cancer