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“Old age is a shipwreck,” Charles de Gaulle once observed. Not so, says Herb Gold in this lively, often hilarious memoir of his first seven decades. He is clearly enjoying every moment to its fullest. This is a book about how time overtakes us, how reminiscence, loss, hope, pain, success, failure—the lifelong accumulation of dreams and reality—crowd about us with every passing day.

Alle wollen alt werden, niemand will alt sein. Der Widerspruch ist absurd, das Leiden daran real. Wie lernen wir, so gut wie möglich damit zurechtzukommen? Geht das, alt werden und ein erfülltes Leben führen? Mit ihren über 80 Jahren hat sich Elke Heidenreich mit dem Altwerden beschäftigt. Herausgekommen ist dabei ein Buch, wie nur sie es schreiben kann. Persönlich, ehrlich, doch nie gnadenlos, mit einem Wort: lebensklug. Sie denkt über ihr eigenes Leben nach, und das heißt vor allem, über ihre Beziehungen zu anderen Menschen. Im Alter trägt man die Konsequenzen für alles, was man getan hat.

Não há nada mais essencial para a nossa saúde e bem-estar do que a respiração. Apesar disso, a espécie humana parece ter desaprendido a respirar corretamente, e os maus hábitos nos trouxeram graves problemas. Ao visitar escavações de antigas catacumbas, instalações soviéticas secretas, corais em Nova Jersey e ruas poluídas de São Paulo, o jornalista James Nestor procurou descobrir o que deu errado e o que é possível fazer para corrigir isso.

A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy that introduces the need for social health—the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected—to truly flourish. Exercise. Eat a balanced diet. Go to therapy. Most wellness advice is focused on achieving and maintaining good...

This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings. Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don't leave empty-handed. But also embrace change, let go of what doesn't matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself. The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.

In the past century, average life expectancies have nearly doubled, and today, for the first time in human history, many people have a realistic chance of living to 80 or beyond. As life expectancy increases, Americans need accurate, scientifically grounded information so that they can take full responsibility for their own latter years. In The Art and Science of Aging Well, Mark E. Williams, MD, discusses the remarkable advances that medical science has made in the field of aging and the steps that people may take to enhance their lives as they age.

Wa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief that to live well is to live in balance. In this book, wellness expert Kaki Okumura shares the practices and psychology behind Wa and the Japanese health secrets that allow anyone, at any point in their life, to improve and sustain their health. Her method to bring Wa into your life is based on four pillars: nourish, move, rest, and socialize.

Découvrez L'art de vivre longtemps de Louis Noirot, un ouvrage pionnier de l'hygiène du XIXe siècle qui transforme la quête d'une vie épanouie en une navigation sage sur le fleuve de l'existence. Inspiré par Sénèque et les anciens, l'auteur démontre que la vie n'est pas courte par nature, mais abrégée par nos excès : "L'homme ne meurt pas, il se tue." À travers un parcours captivant, Noirot explore l'histoire de la longévité, des patriarches bibliques aux centenaires modernes, avant de plonger dans des remèdes intemporels.

In his landmark work How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now in The Art of Aging, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a...

SHIBUI introduces listeners to a transformative Japanese approach to aging that celebrates the subtle beauty, wisdom, and joy that emerge with time.

Anne Freeman presents a heartfelt and motivating guide tailored to women who have entered their golden years or are on the cusp of this significant life transition. With a casual and compassionate tone, Anne draws from her own experiences and research to address the dearth of self-care resources for this age group in "The Art of Aging Gracefully".

In his landmark book How We Die, Sherwin B. Nuland profoundly altered our perception of the end of life. Now, in THE ART OF AGING, Dr. Nuland steps back to explore the impact of aging on our minds and bodies, strivings and relationships. Melding a scientist’s passion for truth with a...

Não caia na armadilha de achar que o assunto não lhe diz respeito porque parece estar distante do seu horizonte. Na verdade, começamos a envelhecer no momento em que nascemos. Todos os que temos sorte chegaremos lá e é fundamental que comecemos a praticar o quanto antes.

Depuis plus de quinze ans, la psychologue clinicienne Marie de Hennezel questionne le rapport au temps, à l'âge et explore l'expérience du vieillissement. Pourquoi vieillir serait-il honteux ? En partageant le fruit de ses travaux et de ses connaissances sur ce thème toujours plus d'actualité, elle nous propose de considérer le vieillissement autrement, comme une chance, un dernier chapitre de la vie plein de promesses.

"Pour maîtriser sa santé, l'homme doit maîtriser son appétit." Luigi Cornaro (1467-1566) mourut à l'âge de 99 ans, chose rare à une époque où l'espérance de vie ne dépassait guère les 35 ans dans les classes les plus aisées de la population. Chez les plus pauvres, celle-ci n'atteignait même pas les 20 ans. Cornaro, qui connut des problèmes de santé aux alentours de la quarantaine suite à de nombreux excès, eut l'intuition qu'un régime alimentaire stricte lui permettrait de vivre en meilleure santé et plus longtemps.

Seventy Times Seven takes us back to the time of Jesus, when this prophet and teacher first emerged as the embodiment of a generally unknown spiritual principle: forgiveness. When Jesus was asked how many times we must forgive one another, he replied, “Seventy times seven.” Within this...

Adults, teens, and children are all exposed to 24/7 news coverage. What's the result? In this visit to New York's 92nd Street Y, Tom Brokaw talks with psychiatrist Gail Saltz about how the media influences our psychological perceptions. They also explore the psychology of "The Greatest Generation" and what we can learn about resilience and sacrifice of said generation.