Bøger af Robert N. Butler

The author questions the value of long life for its own sake, arguing that modern medicine has ironically created a group for whom survival is possible but satisfaction elusive. He proposed reforms to redefine and restructure the institutions responsible for the elderly in America.

Outlines eight essential facets of longevity: exercise, nutrition, mental vitality, sleep, relaxation, love and intimacy, community connections, and medical care. With step-by-step guidance for formulating an action plan and adopting new habits and strategies, this title also guides readers through special challenges, such as diabetes and cancer.