検索キーワード： 老化・長寿

Erik Olaf-Hansens bog "Livet er jo dejligt" er en hyldest til de skønne, modne kvinder i hans liv. Han hylder især disse kvinders evne til at være omsorgsfulde, pleje venskaber og skabe og sprede skønhed og glæde i tilværelsen. Men han driller også kvinderne for deres tendens til at opdrage og irettesætte mænd. Erik Olaf-Hansen (1914-2004) er bedst kendt som Politikens mangeårige vinskribent. Han kastede sig straks efter studentereksamen over journalistikken og blev i 1945 ansat ved Politiken, hvor han skrev om sundhed og sygdom.

"Når den tid kommer, hvor man skal trække sig tilbage fra det daglige arbejde, tænker mange: Hvad nu? Hvad skal tiden gå med? Hvordan skal vi klare de sygdomme, der måske rammer os? Hvad hvis den ene af os falder fra? Hvordan med økonomien? Der kan være mange bekymringer. Glem det. Der er også mange, der ser frem til alle de aktiviteter, de nu kan tage op. Man hører gang på gang pensionister sige: "Dette er de bedste år i mit liv.

Hvis du synes, det er svært at blive gammel, så er bogen her måske noget for dig. Levemanden Erik Olaf-Hansen giver dig en optimistindsprøjtning. For som ældre og pensionist har du faktisk masser af muligheder for at skabe en sjov og dejlig tilværelse. Det er bare et spørgsmål om at få øjnene op for alderdommens positive og berigende aspekter. "Drivkraften er livslyst. Livslysten fremmes, når man har noget at tage sig til. Det hjælper ikke at sukke og klage, når medicinen er foretagsomhed.

It’s no secret that the world is full of misinformation, from schools that teach outdated information to misinformed—but well-meaning—friends and family. Even the influencers are swearing by specific diets, products, and magical diets that promise to help you shed weight instantly. It’s no wonder most people have no idea where to start when it comes to eating better. Hungry for Truth takes a different approach. Author Tatiana Keay is on a mission to expose nutrition misinformation, dispel common inaccurate beliefs, and provide evidence-based nutritional truths.

Overgangsalderen er den epoke, hvor kvinder går fra den fase af livet, hvor de kan få børn, til en ny og ukendt fase. En fase med nye udfordringer, hvor kvinder har mulighed for at udvikle større indre sikkerhed, modenhed og livsglæde. Her får du klar besked om, hvornår og hvorfor menopausen indtræder. Om hvilke fysiske, psykiske og hormonelle forandringer mange kvinder oplever, samt en gennemgang af de mest almindelige følgevirkninger – knogleskørhed, hede- og svedeture og søvnløshed.

The time to rethink degenerative brain disorders has come. With no biological boundaries between neurodegenerative diseases, illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's result from a large spectrum of biological abnormalities, hampering effective treatment. Acclaimed neurologist Dr. Alberto Espay and Parkinson's advocate Benjamin Stecher present compelling evidence that these diseases should be targeted according to genetic and molecular signatures rather than clinical diagnoses.

Brot, Gebäck, Pizza, Pasta–Weizen ist in unserer Nahrung allgegenwärtig. Doch kaum jemand weiß, was für ein gesundheitsschädigender Dickmacher das goldgelbe Korn ist. Denn in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde das Getreide genetisch so verändert, dass es mit dem »Urweizen« nicht mehr viel gemein hat. Der »neue Weizen« macht dick, fördert Diabetes sowie den Alterungsprozess, schädigt Herz und Hirn und ist schlecht für die Haut. Dr. med. William Davis zeigt glutenfreie Ernährungsalternativen auf, und wie man gesund und schlank ohne Weizen leben kann.

As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Laurie Blanscet soon realized that traditional medical care was not about preventing problems. It was about waiting for problems to happen. She experienced this firsthand in 2006 when she almost died after a "routine" surgery at the age of 38. As she fought her way back from the brink of death, weak and bedridden, she dedicated herself to researching a better way to live—promoting optimal health from within. In Live Long, Live Well, Dr. Blanscet shares what she discovered, revealing the seven components of ultimate wellness.

A journey to find the best exercises for seniors. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Yoga for the Ageless and learn about healthy living and yoga.

To inform the public and listeners that Alzheimer's disease is a multicausal chronic age-related illness with many contributing and aggravating factors. However, there are also many modifiable factors in your control to slow and halt the progression of the disease, and to improve the symptoms and quality of life. This audiobook is written for better understanding of the unpredictable and devastating nature of Alzheimer's, to dispel any of its myths, and to encourage and bolster awareness of the mitigating and beneficial circumstances in the development of this terrible affliction.

Crossing 50 is a significant milestone in life, which means that it is time for women to take a step back and assess their health status. The body is no more the youthful machine it used to be, and it is natural for the first signs of aging to show up. This audiobook will be a helpful guide going over many things, like, exercise, diet, hygiene, and having a healthy mind. Your body will thank you!

An estimated 466 million people worldwide have severe hearing loss. By 2050, as the population ages, this number is expected to jump to 900 million—and this doesn’t include the many people living with mild hearing loss. Likewise, balance is an ongoing problem for many. Millions of people have an ongoing problem with balance or experience issues with dizziness every day. Now in its third edition, Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance will help you understand what causes hearing loss and balance issues, how they can be prevented, and how you can manage and live well with them.

The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in the body, controlling everything from your digestion to your mood. And yet, most people don't know how to use it or even what it does. This audiobook will help you understand how your vagus nerve works and what it does. It will also teach you how to stimulate your vagal tone through daily exercises that can lead to a happier life. This audiobook also includes information on other treatments such as medication and therapy, along with helpful advice on effective diet and lifestyle changes.

El cuido de un ser querido con demencia es uno de los mayores desafíos que uno puede enfrentar. Requiere resistencia, creatividad, planificación cuidadosa, y un buen conocimiento de las múltiples facetas de la demencia. Este libro ofrece una visión general de lo que los familiares cuidadores deben saber para identificar y controlar los síntomas de la demencia, hacer los mejores planes para la atención futura, y evitar errores costosos a medida que avanza la enfermedad.

This practical guide gives the best advice on downsizing, from a senior move manager with a decade of experience. Author Jeannine Bryant shares quick to-the-point practical tips that you can put into action to make your transition an easy one.

So, the excitement of adding another year to your life has worn off in your life now. You’re not worried about getting older, you just want to age gracefully. Now you’re looking for enjoyable, positive, and powerful ways that can help you achieve this. Well, look no further, you’ve found the perfect audiobook for this! Eighty seven percent of Americans still worry about aging, despite life expectancy continuing to climb. The truth is, this is a natural and beautiful process that should be embraced, and you’re about to learn how.

In this book, Stephen G. Post offers new perspectives on the worth and dignity of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders despite the negative influence of "hypercognitive" values that place an ethically unacceptable emphasis on human dignity as based on linear rationality and strength of memory. With vignettes and narratives, he argues for a deeper dignity grounded in consciousness, emotional presence, creativity, interdependence, music, and a self that is not "gone" but "differently abled."

As we stumble out of lockdowns, many are searching for healthier ways to live their lives. Love Live author Jordan River shows how natural values are a way forward in a post-pandemic world. We're standing on the threshold of a new way of living, so why not build a more sustainable and compassionate world? It's time to revolutionize our lifestyles—just by becoming the most authentic version of yourself.

If you’re suddenly struggling with weight gain, insomnia, irregular bleeding or flooding, mood swings, and relationship challenges, perimenopause may be knocking at your door. Burning tongue, itchy skin, electric shock feelings? Yes, these can be part of perimenopause, too. Women are inundated with information on how to have healthy, happy pregnancies, but we get left out on the opposite end of the reproductive spectrum. That stops now! In this empowering book, Dr. Anna Garrett shares everything you need to know about your body and how to care for it to create hormone harmony.

Marty, age 57, was given a preliminary diagnosis of ALS by his family doctor. Seven weeks later, the diagnosis was confirmed by a neurologist. Ten months and ten days later, Marty passed away. From day one, Alison, Marty’s spouse of over twenty-five years, kept a journal as a way to navigate the overwhelming state of her mind and soul. Soon the rawness of her words harmonized to tell the story of Marty’s diagnosis, illness, and decline. Dance Me to the End is an evocative memoir about witnessing a loved one suffer from a neurological, degenerative, and terminal disease.