Scientists in recent years have uncovered dramatic new clues to why we age; how we can postpone, treat, and in some cases avoid a wide variety of aging-related diseases and disorders; and how we can live longer and healthier lives. Yet, much of the news that reaches us is hype. …
Scientists in recent years have uncovered dramatic new clues to why we age; how we can postpone, treat, and in some cases avoid a wide variety of aging-related diseases and disorders; and how we can live longer and healthier lives. Yet, much of the news that reaches us is hype. …
"Biology of Aging presents the biological principles that have led to a new understanding of the causes of aging and describes how these basic principles help one to understand the human experience of biological aging, longevity, and age-related disease. Intended for undergradua…
A guide for planning and approaching old age and the problems that can occur as each person gets older.
A guide for planning and approaching old age and the problems that can occur as each person gets older.
"Mother Time opens up a novel area of inquiry: the ethical dimension of women's experiences of aging. Fifteen distinguished contributors offer original essays that explore the assumptions, experiences, and public policies that affect women's well-being and dignity in later life.…
"Mother Time opens up a novel area of inquiry: the ethical dimension of women's experiences of aging. Fifteen distinguished contributors offer original essays that explore the assumptions, experiences, and public policies that affect women's well-being and dignity in later life.…
"Mother Time opens up a novel area of inquiry: the ethical dimension of women's experiences of aging. Fifteen distinguished contributors offer original essays that explore the assumptions, experiences, and public policies that affect women's well-being and dignity in later life.…
With contributions from some of the leading figures in the field, this volume discusses the latest theoretical developments concerning the study and research of ageing.
With contributions from some of the leading figures in the field, this volume discusses the latest theoretical developments concerning the study and research of ageing.
Onderzoek naar de hersenen als basis van menselijk gedrag.
Onderzoek naar de hersenen als basis van menselijk gedrag.
"As the baby boom generation moves toward retirement and health care costs escalate, older adults will be expected to play a more active role in managing their own preventive care and in treatment of existing conditions. In this age group, negative health events often occur not …
The lung: development, aging and the environment
This unique book provides a concise account, written by world authorities in their fields, of how the mammalian lung grows and matures before birth and how the lungs, and their ability to function well, can be affected by the environment and by genetic factors, both before and a…
