Throughout life, DNA reproduces and replaces itself continually. In optimal conditions, the copies are perfect, but as environment, diet and stress begin to take their toll, so the DNA becomes damaged and this leads to aging and disease.

Winner of the 2009 National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography and a New York Times bestseller: a prize-winning, critically acclaimed memoir on life and aging —“An honest joy to read” (Alice Munro).Hailed as “a virtuoso exercise” (Sunday Telegraph), this book reflects candidly, sometimes with great humor, on the condition of being old. Charming readers, writers, and critics alike, the memoir won the Costa Award for Biography and made Athil...

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When she took three silver medals in Beijing—including a heartbreaking .01-second finish be...

Virtually everyone fears mental deterioration as they age. But in the past thirty years neuroscientists have discovered that the brain is actually designed to improve throughout life. How can you encourage this improvement?Brain Power shares practical, state-of-the-evidence answers in this inspiring, fun-to-read plan for action. The authors have interviewed physicians, gerontologists, and neuroscientists; studied the habits of men and women who epitomize healthy aging; and applied what the...

Bring a renewed sense of purpose to the next chapter of your life with the New York Times bestselling author's guide to thriving in retirement.Many people see their later years as a time to endure rather than as an exciting opportunity. Yet research and common sense confirm that people who embrace these years with energy and gusto consistently find them to be rich and rewarding. In Refire! Don't Retire, Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz offer insp...

Estrogen is a powerful female hormone that protects women from many health risks. In menopause, estrogen levels decline and its protective qualities decline as well. At the same time, a lifetime of bad habits may begin to catch up with us, and our genetic predispositions to disease begin to surface. All this leads to a plethora of symptoms, some temporary, some chronic and some life-threatening.The Menopause Answer Book allows women to carefully assess their own symptoms and then s...

What will you do with the rest of your life? People often find themselves at a crossroads in their 50s and 60s. Their professional path may no longer be as rewarding or as full of options as it once was, they may be facing an empty nest, or their significant relationships may be shifting ground. For many, the only thing that’s clear is the question “Now what?”With the possibility of 30 or more years of life ahead, those in midlife often find themselves yearning to abandon or overha...

Popular physician and personality Art Hister's practical, humorous guide to reaching a ripe old age in the best of health.Dr. Art Hister is well known for his authoritative, common- sense, and very funny books about how to stay healthy. Following on the heels of the highly successful Midlife Man, this book presents Hister's advice for avoiding disease and living well, now and into the golden years.Taking a straight...

  Older adults should take part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous activity each week. A walking program is an inexpensive, easy and convenient way to improve overall well-being and to enhance quality of life.   What are the Benefits of Walking?   Increasing physical activity through walking can help with:   • decreasing blood glu...

What You Can Expect and How You Can HelpHelping someone through the last years of their life is one of the most difficult journeys anyone can take. As the illness progresses, you may have to make important decisions on behalf of someone close to you. You may be responsible for ensuring that their most basic needs for respect, dignity and physical comfort are sustained until the end of life.

What Is This Information Booklet About? This information booklet is for older women who feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their home because they are being treated badly by someone who lives or visits there. The information will help you decide: if what you are experiencing is abuse, why you should seek help, and how and where to find the help you need to be safer. If you think there is a good chance that your abuser might read the information inside and mistreat ...

This is a true story. At Age 75, I determined to learn inline skating. My wife, Ann, said "no!" but I insisted. I donned protective clothing and made my attempt. I had forgotten to add one piece of safety equipment. Ann laughed so hard, she almost had an accident.