Product Description
Living longer is a real possibility if you have the information you need to slow the aging process. By paying attention to the physical, intellectual, nutritional and environmental areas of aging, you can live a more fulfilling life and choose a higher quality of life.
Dr. David Demko presents an interactive guide with health related questions. Each chapter presents a T/F quiz for consideration. Will reducing calories keep you younger? How do genetics and lifestyle factors figure into the entire equation?
By taking proactive steps, you can take charge of your destiny. As we all live longer, this means more time spent in retirement. An entire section is dedicated to a discussion on retirement. If you want to know how long you will live, you can take a test. Each question asks you to take away or add years to your life.
An entire chapter is dedicated to "Head-to-Toe Miracle Makeovers." Dr. David Demko presents the facts, the negative and the positive aspects of various surgeries. If you are considering plastic surgery, this is an essential chapter to read.
"Aging Intelligently" explores various types of intelligence like Linguistic or Spatial intelligence. When you are dancing or doing yoga, you are accessing Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Some of the most interesting topics discussed include: Anti-Aging Supplements (what works and what doesn't), Dental Care, DHEA, Target Heart Rate, Spirituality, Humor.
To end the book on a fun note, the author takes on "The Life Expectancies of the Rich and Famous." Jennifer Garner, Cindy Crawford, Will Smith, Tom Hanks, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Lopez are featured. Each chapter ends with a resource section and there are numerous website options and books for further research.
Editor's Note: Description courtesy of Rebecca Johnson 02-04-2007
"Great book with tons of info I needed" Buyer, Stacy L. Date: 3/16/2007
