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Longevity Health Sciences: The Phoenix Conference (Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences) (v. 1055)
Longevity Health Sciences The Phoenix Conference - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences - v. 1055 Author:Richard G. Cutler, Stromboli Conference on Aging And Cancer, Walter Pierpaoli, Phonenix Conference on Longevity Health This volume presents an overview of many of the issues currently discussed in the field of longevity science and medicine. The book aims to explore the links between the latest basic gerontological research and the practice of longevity medicine. Chapters written by leading researchers are integrated with chapters having direct clinical relevanc... more »e: thus, the latest scientific advances in aging research are coupled with reports on how these advances are being applied to the practice of longevity medicine. The topics in this book include oxidative stress, genetic/biochemical mechanisms, hormone therapy, nutrition, fitness, and exercise, all as they pertain to aging. The current challenges faced by both scientists and clinicians engaged in combatting aging and its consequences are presented as well. This volume is readily accessible to the educated reader who is interested in learning more about how to reduce the negative impact of aging on human health and longevity.« less