Karger Publishers has released Healthy Aging, a free-access eBook offering scientific insights and practical guidance on longevity. The book covers key factors influencing the aging process, including nutrition, sleep, social engagement, and physical fitness, with a strong focus on how lifestyle choices shape aging outcomes.
Developed under the direction of Prof. Dr. Reto W. Kressig, Medical Director of the FELIX PLATTER University Centre for Geriatric Medicine in Basel, the eBook is a collaboration among specialists in nutrition, sports science, theology, neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and geriatrics.
The book highlights several key aspects of aging well:
• Diet remains as crucial in later life as it is in early development.
• Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 play significant roles in maintaining health during aging.
• Nutritional requirements shift as the body ages.
• The Mediterranean diet offers advantages for long-term health.
• Vascular health is linked to the prevention of dementia, stroke, and cardiovascular conditions.
Healthy Aging presents a multidisciplinary approach to aging, equipping readers with knowledge to make informed lifestyle choices.
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