Live Now, Age Later: Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock [Hardcover]

Isadore Rosenfeld M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

Dr. Rosenfeld spells out the details on how to prevent, treat, and/or slow down virtually every disorder and complication of aging, including Alzheimer's, cancer, heart disease, impotence, cataracts, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, and loss of vision.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"If you live long enough, you will probably become infirm and develop at least some of the trappings of old age," admits author Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D. "However, you can make that happen later rather than sooner; you can delay the onset of disability and chronic disease so as to enjoy life and remain vigorous and independent for most of your later years." Enabling you to accomplish that is Rosenfeld's aim in Live Now, Age Later. Each chapter deals with a specific aging complication--such as Alzheimer's, cancer, depression, stroke, osteoporosis, heart attacks, prostate enlargement, and losses of hearing, vision, libido, and teeth. For each condition, Rosenfeld presents the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and specific strategies for lessening your risk. These may include diet, exercise, stress reduction, supplements, and medications, depending on the condition. A "what to remember" list at the end of each chapter is helpful for review. This is not a "miracle cure" book that tells you to take some alphabet-soup combination of vitamins or esoteric herbs to guarantee living to 120 with the body and mind of a 20-year-old. Rather, the recommendations are moderate and medically conventional. Rosenfeld's style is clear and accessible; his suggestions are easy to understand and implement. --Joan Price

From Publishers Weekly

The genial Dr. Rosenfeld (Symptoms and Doctor, What Should I Eat?) should have another bestseller to his credit with this wise, sensible guide to delaying and preventing the diseases of aging. His prescription calls for sound nutritional habits, exercise, preventive health care and the latest medical information and pharmaceuticals, especially hormone replacement therapies. Rosenfeld's goal is to arm readers with knowledge so they will take care of themselves and recognize and treat problems as early as possible. He succeeds admirably and, remarkably, without gimmicks. Instead, there's straight talk about the major diseases and issues related to aging: Alzheimer's, cancer, heart attack, osteoporosis, stroke, arthritis, hearing loss, depression, insomnia, skin care, vision and dental problems. The chapters on menopause, sexual dysfunction and prostate problems are especially candid and helpful. Explaining each condition in unintimidating language, he discusses symptoms, risk factors, treatments and defensive strategies. What distinguishes this book from others aimed at the turning-50 crowd is Rosenfeld's ease in making medicine understandable, without oversimplifying or condescending, and his lively optimism. The occasional pun may inspire groans, but given the book's strengths, they are forgivable. Thanks to the doctor's gift for establishing a relationship with his reader, this book deserves to be read widely and thoroughly. Major ad/promo; 5-city author tour. (June)
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446520608
• ISBN-13: 978-0446520607
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,400,093 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information in a Great Format!, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Live Now, Age Later: Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock (Hardcover)

After reading some of the online reviews, I was a bit skeptical but had to read the book out of curiosity. I am a medical information specialist and consider myself extremely well informed. Still, Dr. Rosenfeld managed to come up with things I'd not read elsewhere and I was able to immediately put these to good use. His style is always entertaining, his knowledge of the field appears vast, and his research superior. I'll be buying several as Christmas gifts - it is that good.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must read, July 28, 2000

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This review is from: Live Now, Age Later: Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock (Mass Market Paperback)

Dr. Rosenfeld writes a book that we all should have in our library. Dr. Rosenfeld tackles a lot of the problems that most of us encounter in our lifetime and tells us how we could delay or even prevent them all together. There are some problems we are afraid to speak to our doctors about, Dr. Rosenfeld answers those questions as well.

This is a book I plan on having and using in my every day life. A must read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ann Landers says, "Read it and reap", June 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Live Now, Age Later: Proven Ways to Slow Down the Clock (Hardcover)

Quoting from the 6/8/99 Seattle P-I Ann Landers column, this book "tells you the truth about aging -- the hard facts as well as the good news. ...You will be told in detail, how to accelerate your energy level, how to deal with cancer and strokes, osteoporosis and heart disease, as well as what to do about deafness and failing eyesight. This book is written in simple language and lets you know that you are the key player in the aging game." Ann Lander does not recommend books frivolously, and she says, "Run, don't walk, to your favorite [independently owned] bookstore immediately...and ask that a copy be held for you."