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Want to live to be 100 years old or more? According to the American Society for Aging, research suggests that mental stimulation for the brain is what exercise is for the heart. Researchers say, “You are building up your brain to have a reserve. If a cruel disease hits, you have reserve cells.” Here are some of their findings: The more education individuals have and the more they keep learning the less likely they are to have Alzheimer’s disease. Regular participation in certain social and leisure activities is associated with lower risk of subsequent dementia. Education acts as a surrogate for the important environmental experiences that build brain cells. Here are some books with information and strategies to plan for your own future.
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Anderson, Norman B. Emotional Longevity: What Really Determines How Long We Live Physical health and longevity are intertwined with emotional well-being to cause healthier, longer lives. "Healthy" is more than genetics, good diet, exercise or the absence of disease. Anderson maintains that 6 dimensions are interconnected and crucially linked. Learn how biology and the environment, biology and beliefs, or biology and emotions are connected for good health and longevity. 2003 |
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Beaman, Ronda You're Only Young Twice: 10 Do-overs to Reawaken Your Spirit The science of growing young (neoteny) provides the underlying hypothesis for activities in this book on reviving ten youthful traits: resilience, optimism, wonder, curiosity, joy, humor, music, work, play, learning. Across all, there is love. Reader selects preferred activities for growing young--from the inside out--Provided by publisher. 2006 |
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Cohen, Gene D. The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain "Contrary to the long-held belief that our brain power inevitably declines as we age, The Mature Mind argues that there are actually positive changes taking place in our minds. Drawing on a wealth of scientific research, as well as in-depth interviews with older women and men, Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, reveals for the first time how the mind continues to grow and flourish well into the second half of life."--BOOK JACKET. 2005 Appears on the following book lists:  Aging Well Brain Health |
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Ellis, Neenah If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians What started out as a history project about what life was like at the beginning of the 20th century became a study of common traits and personality characteristics of these amazing people, over 50,000 of them, who have lived one hundred years or more. What Ellis found was that they were much more interested in talking about the present and the future than the past. All of them were passionate and involved in life. They were life-long learners. Some still had jobs! They were motivated, resilient, optimistic, social, cheerful, handled stress well, had younger friends, and accepted the fact of their imminent death. No “couch potatoes” here! You will love meeting these pioneers of aging who can help us shape our futures. 2002 |
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Gupta, Sanjay Chasing Life: New Discoveries in the Search for Immortality to Help You Age Less Today How and why do we age? Why are there so many more centenarians in some cultures than others? Will reversal and regeneration be possible with future discoveries in cellular biology? Gupta takes a fascinating look at current research that may help us to live longer and better. 2007 |
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Judge, Kandeel The Complete Idiot's Guide to Secrets of Longevity Today older folks are healthier, wealthier, more productive, active and involved than ever. They know that growing older does not mean falling apart and degenerating. Beyond the promises made by supplements, vitamins, medicine and miracle cures, the information offered in this book is "evidence-based" having scientific data to back it up. Organized in 4 parts,covering all aspects of a longevity lifestyle, with added sidebars, facts statistics, suggestions and resources. 2008 |
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Lawrence-Lightfoot, Sara The Third Chapter : Passion Risk and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50 The "Third Chapter" is a new term for that time of post-career changes and challenges. Instead of of time of aging and decline, this is a time of "transition": going from the "external to the "internal." It is a time to take on new learning, new passions, self-discovery, and liberation. The author interviews "new learners" who are changing their life courses, are taking risks, having adventures and finding rewards. 2009 Appears on the following book lists: It's Only Too Late If You Never Start |
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Plasker, Eric The 100-year Lifestyle: Dr. Eric Plaskar's Breakthrough Solution for Living Your Best Life--every Day of Your Life! If you knew now that you were going to live to be more that 100 years old, would you be living a bit different lifestyle? Today there are over 50,000 centenarians in the U.S. and by 2050 there will be an estimated 2 million--and you could be one of them! You might as well plan for it and be ready. Take Dr. Plaskar's 100-Year Lifestyle Inventory, then get onboard to makes some choices and changes about how you will age to make the most of your life journey. 2007 |
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Robbins, John Healthy at 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-lived Peoples John Robbins, "Diet for a New American," says that Americans may be living longer than our forefathers, but too many of us are sick and weak for too many years. He looks at four different cultures that not only have the oldest, but also the healthiest people and reveals the secrets that he discovered. He suggests we could do well to follow their ways to accomplish similarly long, productive and fulfilling lives. 2006 |
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Rubin, Harriet The Mona Lisa Stratagem: The Art of Women Age and Power Rubin says, "Most people don't know how to age, but some people are better in age that they ever were," for aging means maturing and mature means "ripeness." It has been said that for women in their 50's they are the most creative, the 60's marked by wisdom and the 70's, nobility. Ten tactics are offered in this book to help a woman build character and come into her own empowerment so that the years between 45 and 100 will be the best years of her life. 2007 |
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Schneider, Edward L. Ageless: Take Control of Your Age and Stay Youthful for Life Dr. Schneider has a comprehensive concept for ageless living. The goal is to take control of our ability to influence how well we will age. Genes play an important role, but behavior and lifestyle account for 70% of how well we age. His book helps identify the top healthy habits of successful agers. Start following the plan for good health and longevity to reap the benefits now, and in the future 2003 |
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Small, Gary W. The Longevity Bible: 8 Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Your Body Young If you are going to live long, you will want to live well. Gary Small discusses the "Eight Essentials" for "Quality Longevity." Assuming you already have the four basic skills; mental sharpness, physical fitness, a healthy diet, stress reduction and that you will keep honing them, you will add four other essentials. These are maintaining a positive outlook, cultivating healthy relationships, modern medicine and having the ability to change with the times and the environment. Find out how to "Fix the Brain" so the rest will follow. 2006 |
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Snowdon, David Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us about Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives In 1986 Dr. David Snowdon embarked on a revolutionary scientific study that would forever change the way we view old age. Called the "Nun Study" because it involves a unique population of 678 Catholic sisters, this remarkable long-term project stands today at the forefront of some of the world's most significant research on aging and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Snowdon's fascinating book combines high-tech brain research with the heartfelt story of the aging nuns who are teaching scientists how we can live longer, healthier lives. Aging with Grace shows us that old age doesn't have to mean an inevitable decline into illness and disability; rather, it can be a time of promise and productivity, intellectual and spiritual vigor -- a time of true grace. 2001 Appears on the following book lists: Aging Well |
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