Mayo Clinic on Healthy Aging : How to Find Happiness and Vitality for a Lifetime / Edward T Creagan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Creagan, Edward T., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical fitness--Health aspects.

Physical fitness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (380 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic, [2013]

Summary:

Doctor-approved tips to stay strong and feel good into your golden years from Mayo Clinic, #1 on US News & World Report 's 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. This book from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic explains the ways your body changes as you age-and what you can do to slow those processes and reduce your risk of serious health problems. Discover: • 7 habits that make the difference in how you look, how you feel and how you age • 8 effective habits of men and women who sleep soundly, night after night • What you can do to maintain your vision • 6 ways to avoid or reverse embarrassing and uncomfortable urinary changes • Advice on maintaining bone strength and muscle mass and avoiding aches and pains • How to recognize common health risk factors and spot them early-to make treatments easier and potentially save your life • Information on conditions from depression to gastrointestinal disorders • 9 ways to cope with major life changes gracefully and keep your stress in check, and more Supporting both your emotional and your physical health, this guide offers many options for staying young and healthy-and the sooner you start, the sooner you'll enjoy the benefits.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Table of contents

Part 1: Taking charge of your future

Chapter 1 - It's all about attitude

A new perspective on age-old questions

How to live to your full potential

Chapter 2 - Planning ahead

The importance of early planning

Questions to guide your planning

Are you ready to retire?

If you're having trouble with retirement

Chapter 3 - Having a purpose in life

What's important to you?

Determining your purpose in life

Exploring new horizons

Maintaining your identity

Part 2: Your action plan for a healthy life

Chapter 4 - Slow the flow

Brain and nervous system changes

Cardiovascular changes

Dental changes

Digestive changes

Hearing changes

Immune system changes

Metabolism, hormone and weight changes

Respiratory changes

Sexual changes

Skeletal and muscular changes

Skin and hair changes

Sleep changes

Urinary changes

Vision changes

An individual process

Chapter 5 - Respond to your risks

Inactive lifestyle

Being overweight

Excess stress

Excessive alcohol use

Smoking

Family genes

How to change behaviors

Chapter 6 - Think positive and stay connected

Changes and transitions

Optimism and your health

Social companionship and your health

Spiritual ties and your health

Chapter 7 - Challenge your brain

Common changes over time

Strategies for staying mentally sharp

Chapter 8 - Challenge your body

What's in it for you?

Getting started

Aerobic exercise

Strength training

Core stability training

Flexibility exercises

Balance exercises

Exercise guide

Staying motivated

Avoiding aches and pains

The payoff

Chapter 9 - Eat as if your life depended on it

How to eat well

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid

Do you need to lose weight?.

The right way to lose weight

Sizing up servings

Shaking your salt habit

Stay off the SOFAs

Small changes add up

You can do it

Chapter 10 - Use supplements wisely

Vitamin and mineral supplements

An overview of other popular supplements

Be supplement savvy

Chapter 11 - Be proactive with your health care

Developing a good relationship with your doctor

How often to see your doctor

Recommended vaccinations

Recommended tests and those to consider

Managing your medications

Part 3: Other important issues

Chapter 12 - Insurance issues

Medicare

Getting Medicare coverage

Making a decision

Long-term care insurance

Chapter 13 - Future health planning issues

Advance directives

Preparing your directives

Chapter 14 - Independence issues

Tools for living smarter

Housing options

Part 4: Quick guide

Alzheimer's disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Coronary artery disease

Depression

Diabetes

Upper gastrointestinal disorders

Lower gastrointestinal disorders

High blood pressure

Osteoporosis

Sexual disorders in women

Sexual disorders in men

Stroke

Urinary disorders

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780795336331

0795336330

OCLC:

1201196813