Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management, and fitness program you can live with / Steven R. Gambert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gambert, Steven R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aging--Health aspects.

Aging.

Self-care, Health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""Be Fit for Life: A Guide to Successful Aging"" is a self-help book for anyone interested in living a happier and healthier life. Aging is a life-long process and the sooner one accepts this and better prepares for the years ahead, the more successful his/her aging process will be. Dr Gambert, a noted authority in the field of aging and medicine, takes the reader on a journey that provides information and practical advice on how to best prevent an accelerated aging process, avoid disease, and recognize and treat problems early. This book also offers practical information to help the reader ch

Contents:

Dedication; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Step One: Preventing an Accelerated Aging Process; Chapter 3 Step 2: Preventing Disease; Chapter 4 Step 3: Recognize and Treat Problems Early; Chapter 5 Simple Steps You Can Take to Avoid Accelerating Your Aging Process; Chapter 6 Eat a Healthy Diet to Promote Wellness and Prevent Disease; Chapter 7 The Role of Vitamins in Promoting Successful Aging; Chapter 8 The Role of Minerals in Successful Aging; Chapter 9 The Role of Fiber in Successful Aging; Chapter 10 Fat, Cholesterol and Illness

Chapter 11 Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Through Diet and LifestyleChapter 12 The Role of Protein in Successful Aging; Chapter 13 The Role of Carbohydrates in Health and Disease; Chapter 14 Tips to Achieve a Healthier Diet: Eat Smart; Chapter 15 Selected Foods: Unexpected Benefits; Chapter 16 Foods for Specific Goals; Chapter 17 The Mind-Body Connection and Its Role in Reducing Stress; Chapter 18 Sleep: Necessary for Physical and Mental Well-Being; Chapter 19 Exercise: An Essential Path to Successful Aging; Chapter 20 The Role of Exercise in Weight Management

Chapter 21 Body Composition and Body Shape TypeChapter 22 Taking the Next Step in Your Exercise Program to Attain a More Successful Aging Process; Chapter 23 You Are What You Eat!; Chapter 24 Choosing a Diet: What Will Work?; Chapter 25 Want to Lose Weight?; Chapter 26 Final Considerations Prior to Choosing the "Right" Diet for YOU; Chapter 27 Ten Helpful Suggestions to Help YOU Lose Unwanted Weight and Keep It Off !; Chapter 28 Dieting: What Are My Choices?; Chapter 29 The Be Fit for Life Diet: A Diet YOU Can Live With; Chapter 30 Next Steps for a More Successful Aging Process

About the Author Steven R. GambertIndex

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-282-75803-9

9786612758034

981-4273-10-4

OCLC:

670429017