New books offer advice on aging happily
Wednesday, November 11, 1998
The latest books on aging include:
The Nine Myths of Aging (Freeman; $23.95) by Douglas H. Powell debunks misunderstandings about aging. It's not boring. It doesn't equate to memory loss, depression, isolation and inactivity. This Harvard researcher provides tips and advice on how to age well, successfully and happily.
Successful Aging (Pantheon; $24.95) by Dr. John W. Rowe and psychologist Robert L. Kahn highlights the findings of the MacArthur Foundation Study. In essence, they found that choices about diet, exercise, development, friends, staying mentally stimulated are more important to successful aging than heredity.
Age-Proof Your Body: Your Complete Guide to Lifelong Vitality (Morrow; $25) by dietitian Elizabeth Somer provides information on diet, nutrients, "smart foods" and fitness to help cope with the changes of aging.
Reversing Ageing, The Natural Way (Thorsons; $8.99) by chiropractor Dr. Paul Galbraith combines the basics of yoga with tips on eating, sleeping and exercising well to feel better and stay active and alert.
Renewal: The Anti-Aging Revolution (Rodale; $29.95) by Dr. Timothy J. Smith takes on the typical American diet as unhealthy and potentially toxic. Instead, he offers a diet of organic fruits, vegetables and grains, along with nutritional supplements and exercise to stay healthy and reverse disease.
Age Protectors (Prevention Health Books; $29.95), edited by Edward Claflin, was compiled from advice from numerous experts sought out by Prevention magazine. It offers hundreds of tips and suggested changes to deal with aging-related challenges, from memory loss to achy joints to vision problems and hair loss.
Secrets of the Superyoung (Villard; $23.95) by Dr. David Weeks and Jamie James taps into the findings of an 18-year-old study of people who look and feel 10 years younger than their chronological age. Take the quizzes and find out how others manage to look and feel young as they age.
Simplify Life as a Senior Citizen (St. Martin's; $13.95) by Joan Cleveland is a practical guide for dealing with the physical and environmental challenges that come with aging. Hundreds of tips cover everything from home safety to memory loss to gardening.
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