The Complete Idiot's Guide to Secrets of LongevityLiving life to the fullest now—and later. Modern life can be dangerous to oneÂ's health. Things like burnout, excess weight, stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, and pollutants can have a negative impact on the quality of life and ultimately oneÂ's healthspan. Written by doctors, The Complete IdiotÂ's Guide® to Secrets of Longevity provides a clear and easy path to unlocking the secrets to living healthier and looking younger. Readers will learn about: •Diet, exercise and supplementation •?The pitfalls of longevity-threatening lifestyle choices involving bad relationships, harried schedules, and lack of sleep •?Insights into toxins from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics •?The incredible power of laughter, optimism, and a positive attitude |
Contents
Understanding Your Longevity Group | 19 |
Keeping Healthy Keeping Track | 31 |
The Longevity Lifestyle | 45 |
Exercise Essentials | 61 |
Ousting Obesity Increasing Longevity | 75 |
Supplements | 89 |
Creating Restorative Sleep | 105 |
Touch Connection and Sex | 117 |
Say No to Diabetes | 187 |
Recommended Screenings | 193 |
Musculoskeletal Health | 201 |
Hormones and Longevity | 215 |
Progesterone | 224 |
Look Younger Feel Younger | 231 |
Passion for Life The Ultimate Longevity Booster | 243 |
The Power of Optimism Hope and Laughter | 259 |
Longevity and Health Knowledge Is Power | 129 |
Getting the Fighting Edge on Cancer | 145 |
Vital Lungs | 161 |
Keeping Your Brain Healthy | 175 |
MRIMRA | 185 |
Staying Motivated and Energized to Change | 273 |
The Final Frontier | 287 |
Appendixes | 299 |
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